General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2024-04-07
Product name
5-Methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole
Product Synonyms
5-Methoxy-2-benzimidazolethiol
CAS No.
37052-78-1
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Beige Odorless Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
