Ethyl Mercaptan

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H305, H317, H318, H331, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification and Labeling: Follow GB 13690, GB 15258 and GB 30000.2 to GB 30000.29 (GHS 2013) Emergency Overview Danger Form: liquid Physical state: liquid Color: Colorless Odor: Repulsive Hazards Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Classification Flammable liquids, Category 1 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 3, Inhalation Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 Skin sensitization, Sub-category 1B Aspiration hazard, Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard, Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing mist or vapors. 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/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304+P340+P311 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON 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/ doctor. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/ attention. P362+P364: Take off 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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 1 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 3, Inhalation Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 Skin sensitization, Sub-category 1B Aspiration hazard, Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard, Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard, Category 1