Beta-Mercaptoethanol, (97.4%)

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Toxicity (Dermal) – Category 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Health hazards

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - H373 May cause damage to organs through Category 2 prolonged or repeated exposure. Corrosion Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Flammable Liquids - Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised 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 heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/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 should 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: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. 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 contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Specific measures (see on this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray 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.

Other hazards

None Known