2-mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H315, H317, H318, H331, H332, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Classification (GHS-US)

Flammable liquids Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid Acute toxicity (oral) Category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute toxicity (inhalation) Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Skin sensitization, category 1A H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Hazard statements

see section 16 : H227 - Combustible liquid H301+H311+H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H332 - Harmful if inhaled H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure 06/28/2019 EN (English US) Page 1 H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face 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 must not be allowed out of the workplace P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 - If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor P311 - Call a poison center or doctor P312 - Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) P322 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) P330 - Rinse mouth. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P361+P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use media other than water to extinguish. P391 - Collect spillage. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No additional information available 2.4.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable