General Information
Revision date
2020-08-31
Product name
Beta-Mercaptoethanol, (97.4%)
CAS No.
60-24-2
Emergency telephone
Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident Call CHEMTREC Day or Night Within USA
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Company Information
company name
Promega Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ChemicalRegulatory@promega.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H301, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
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. 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. 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 for extinction CO2, powder or water spray 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 = 3 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = *3 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 OSHA Hazard Overview (Criteria according to 29CFR1910.1200): Toxic Highly Toxic Corrosive Irritant Sensitizer Combustible Environmental Toxin
Environmental hazards
Primary route(s) of entry: Dermal Inhalation Oral Target Organ(s): Affects Pulmonary system (Lungs) Affects Gastrointestinal System May cause behavioral changes
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable *