General Information
Version
12.8
Revision date
2019-12-20
Product name
2-Mercaptoethanol for synthesis
CAS No.
60-24-2
REACH No
01-2119517582-41-XXXX
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Company Information
company name
Merck KGaA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
prodsafe@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver, Heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear eye protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. P308 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Reduced labelling (≤125 ml)
Precautionary statements
P280 Wear eye protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. P308 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. CAS-No. 60-24-2
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
