Mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H318, H361, H373, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. 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. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver, Heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P350 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Stench.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 2), H310 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitization (Sub-category 1A), H317 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral (Category 2), Liver, Heart, H373 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.