2-Mercaptoethanol (BME)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H319, H361, H371, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification and Labeling: Follow GB 13690, GB 15258 and GB 30000.2 to GB 30000.29 (GHS 2011) Emergency Overview Danger Form Liquid Physical state Liquid Color Water white Odor Repulsive : Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Classifications

Flammable liquids, Category 4 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 3, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 2, Dermal Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2A Skin sensitization, Category 1 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard, Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227: Combustible liquid. H301 + H331: Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H310: Fatal in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H371: May cause damage to organs. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302+P352+P310: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P304+P340+P311: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P311: IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P333 + P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P361+P364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.