General Information
Revision date
2012-05-01
Product name
Ethyl methanesulfonate
Product Synonyms
ethylmethane sulfonate; EMS.; Ethyl ester methanesulfonic acid
CAS No.
62-50-0
Emergency telephone
001 (202) 483-7616
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
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335, H340, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1A Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
EU Classification
Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC For the full text of the R-phrases and H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16
Hazard pictograms
T - Toxic
R-phrase(s)
R45 - May cause cancer R46 - May cause heritable genetic damage R22 - Harmful if swallowed Risk Combination Phrases R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H315 - Causes skin irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention P261 - Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
2.3 Other hazards
No information available.