Methimazole

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Revision date : 2025-06-25

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GHS08 GHS07
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

60-56-0

Name of the chemical

Thiamazole (INN)

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Version

6.11

Revision date

2025-06-25

Product name

Methimazole

CAS No.

60-56-0

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

1.2.2. Uses advised against

The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption

Emergency telephone

800-424-9300, +1-703- 527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H319, H360, H373

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

Caution Physiologically highly active, therapeutically usable substance. The substance must be handled with the care required for hazardous materials

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs (Endocrine system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Eye irritation : Category 2A Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1A Specific target organ : Category 2 (Endocrine system) toxicity - repeated exposure Other hazards Caution: Physiologically highly active, therapeutically usable substance. The substance must be handled with the care required for hazardous materials.

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