2-Mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H310, H314, H315, H317, H318, H319, H331, H371, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2

Physical hazards

H227 - Combustible liquid 1 Flammable liquids Category Number Category 4

Hazard statements

H227 - Combustible liquid H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H301 - Toxic if swallowed H331 - Toxic if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H371 - May cause damage to organs H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P309 + P311 - IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P350 - IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P361 - Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P273 - Avoid release to the environment P391 - Collect spillage

Potential health effects

Eyes Risk of serious damage to eyes. Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Ingestion Fatal if swallowed. Specific effects Carcinogenic effects none Mutagenic effects Substances which should be regarded as being mutagenic to man. Reproductive toxicity none Sensitization R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact Target Organ Effects Liver Central nervous system (CNS) HMIS Health 3 * Chronic Hazard Flammability 2 Reactivity 1