Beta-Mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed Acute Toxicity - Dermal 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled GHS08 Health hazard Toxic to Reproduction 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 2 H373 May cause damage to the liver and the heart through prolonged or repeated exposure GHS05 Corrosion Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Contd. of page 1) GHS07 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Flammable Liquids 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. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to the liver and the heart through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. 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. (Contd. of page 2) 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

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable *

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Toxicity - Dermal 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Toxic to Reproduction 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 2 H373 May cause damage to the liver and the heart through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 Corrosion Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. (Contd. of page 1) GHS07 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Flammable Liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid.