General Information
Revision date
2022-04-05
Product name
2-MERCAPTOETHANOL, 10 X 1 ML
CAS No.
60-24-2
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887, 1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H361, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS Classification
Signal word
DANGER Hazard pictograms
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 Acute inhalation toxicity - vapor Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – repeated exposure Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic hazard Category 1 Chronic aquatic hazard Category 2 Hazard Statements H301 - Toxic if swallowed H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H331 - Toxic if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P201 - Obtain special instructions before use
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable HMIS Health 4 * Flammability 0 Reactivity 0
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal Word DANGER Hazard pictograms Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 Acute inhalation toxicity - vapor Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – repeated exposure Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Physical hazards Not Hazardous Environmental hazards Acute aquatic hazard Category 1 Chronic aquatic hazard Category 2 Hazard Statements H301 - Toxic if swallowed H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H331 - Toxic if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects