2-Mercaptoethanol, cell culture reagent

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H373

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed Acute Tox. 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled GHS08 Health hazard STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure GHS05 Corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Contd. of page 1) Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

2-mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 4 2 Fire = 2 4 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. of page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *4 Health = *4 FIRE 2 Fire = 2 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 Corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. (Contd. of page 1) Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.