General Information
Revision date
2026-02-27
Product name
1-Thioglycerol
CAS No.
96-27-5
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Promega Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productstewardship@promega.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H311, H315, H317, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Sensitization - Skin 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard pictograms
GHS06 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
3-mercaptopropane-1,2-diol
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Rinse mouth. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable (Contd. on page 3) US (Contd. of page 2)
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Sensitization - Skin 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.