2-Mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H373

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Label elements Skull and crossbones

Health hazards

Corrosion

Signal word

DANGER Hazard statements Combustible liquid Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Precautionary Statements - Response IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice and attention IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Combustible liquid.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Label elements