General Information
Revision date
2019-02-14
Product name
2-Mercaptoethanol
CAS No.
60-24-2
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Company Information
company name
KISHIDA CHEMICAL CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
kagakuhinanzenkanri@kishida.co.jp
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
and label elements of the product
Other physicochemical hazards
Flammable liquids: Category 4
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal): Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 2(CNS) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 2(liver)
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term): Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause damage to organs after single exposure May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves or protective clothing. Wear protective gloves and face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Collect spillage. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Heating may cause fire.
