2-Mercaptoethanol (BME)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H361, H373, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Standards for classification and labeling of chemical substances and material safety data sheet (ministry of employment and labor public notice No. 2016-19) (GHS 2011)

Classifications

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 1 Skin sensitization, Category 1 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Heart, Liver Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard, Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301: Toxic if swallowed. H310: Fatal in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373: May cause damage to organs (Heart, Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. H411: 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. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash the contact area 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 or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P302 + P352 + P310: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P304 + P340 + P311: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P333 + P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 + P364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and container according to wastes control act.