General Information
Revision date
2017-05-11
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-
CAS No.
60-24-2
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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)
H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H315, H317, H318, H331, H332, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Mixtures/Substances SDS EU 2015 According to Regulation (EU) 2015/830 (REACH Annex II) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 H311 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 3 H331 Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 4 H332 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Skin sensitisation, category 1A H317 Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 2 H373 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 1 H410
Hazard statements
see section 16 : 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. H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]Extra labelling to displayExtra classification(s) to display
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/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 should 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. P312 - Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. P321 - 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. P391 - Collect spillage. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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.
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available
