General Information
Revision date
2015-12-07
Product name
Ethyl Methanesulfonate
Product Synonyms
Ethylmethane sulfonate, EMS, ethyl ester methanesulfonic acid
CAS No.
62-50-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory, For Research Only
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for clinical use
Manufacturer Name
Molecular Toxicology Inc
Emergency telephone
1800-424-9300, 703 527 3887
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Company Information
company name
Molecular Toxicology Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
chemtrec@chemtrec.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335, H340, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
None known
Health hazards
Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Germ Cell Mutagenicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious Eye Damage/Irritation (Category 2) Specific Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) (Category 3) Target organs: Respiratory system
Environmental hazards
See eco-toxicity section 12
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed H340 May cause genetic defects H351 Suspected of causing cancer H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P201 Receive special instructions before use P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions are understood P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product P281 Use personal protective equipment as required P301+312+330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+350+338+337+313 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contacts if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention/advice.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Danger Physical hazards None known Health hazards Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Germ Cell Mutagenicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Serious Eye Damage/Irritation (Category 2) Specific Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) (Category 3) Target organs: Respiratory system Environmental hazards See eco-toxicity section 12.
