General Information
Revision date
2022-02-07
Product name
Ethyl methanesulfonate
Product Synonyms
ethylmethane sulfonate; EMS.; Ethyl ester methanesulfonic acid
CAS No.
62-50-0
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed May cause genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
