Mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H361f, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

Physical hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 (H310) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 Sub-category 1A (H317) Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361f) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373)

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)

Hazard statements

see section 16 H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled Combustible liquid

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

2.3 Other hazards

Substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) / very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) Stench Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms