General Information
Revision date
2009-08-03
Product name
2-Mercaptoethanol, OmniPur
Product Synonyms
Thioethylene glycol
CAS No.
60-24-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : DANGER! POISON! MAY BE FATAL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FIRE. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Liquid. [Colorless.]
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Skin : Very toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes : Severely irritating to eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : None known. See toxicological information (section 11)
