General Information
Revision date
2019-12-20
Product name
2-Mercaptoethanol for synthesis
CAS No.
60-24-2
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887 CHEMTREC (International
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Company Information
company name
Millipore (Canada) Ltd.
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H301, H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquid, Category 4, H227 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral, H301 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Inhalation, H331 Acute toxicity, Category 2, Dermal, H310 Skin irritation, Category 2, H315 Serious eye damage, Category 1, H318 Skin sensitization, Category 1, H317 Specific target organ systemic toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Oral, Liver, Heart, H373 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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. H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver, Heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. 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 should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P322 Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. 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
None known.