General Information
Revision date
2015-10-09
Product name
2-mercaptoethanol
Substance name
2-mercaptoethanol
Product Synonyms
1-ethanol-2-thiol / 1-hydroxy-2-mercaptoethane / 1-mercapto-2-hydroxyethane / 2-hydroxy-1- ethanethiol / 2-hydroxyethanethiol / 2-hydroxyethyl mercaptan / 2-ME / 2-mercapto-1-ethanol /
CAS No.
60-24-2
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 (USA/Canada), +1-703-527-3887 (Intl
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Geno Technology, Inc.
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
technical@GBiosciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H302+H332, H311, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
Classification (GHS-US)
Flammable liquids Category 4 H227 Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 H302 Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 3 H311 Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 H332
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H227 - Combustible liquid H302+H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H311 - Toxic in contact with skin
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS06
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from sparks, open flames, hot surfaces, heat. - No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing fume, gas, vapors, spray, mist 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 P280 - Wear eye protection, face protection, protective clothing, protective gloves P301 + P312 - If swallowed: Call a a doctor, a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water 12/09/2015 EN (English US) Page 1 P304 + P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a a doctor, a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P361 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam, dry sand, dry extinguishing powder to extinguish P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.4.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
