General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2024-01-17
Product name
2-MERCAPTOETHANOL (1000X)
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
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H361, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Physical state liquid Odour No data Overview May cause an allergic skin reaction; Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child; Harmful to aquatic life GHS Classification Skin sensitisation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic hazard Category 3 Label elements
Signal word
WARNING Hazard pictograms Hazard Statements May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Harmful to aquatic life
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
Not Applicable
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Not Applicable
Health hazards
May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin sensitisation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic hazard