Beta-mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 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

Health hazards

STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Contd. of page 1)

Environmental hazards

Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Primary route(s) of entry: Dermal Inhalation Oral Target Organ(s): Affects Pulmonary system (Lungs) Affects Gastrointestinal System May cause behavioral changes

Hazard pictograms

GHS05, GHS06, GHS08, GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

2-mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements

H301+H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 Fire = 2 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = *3 Fire = 2 Reactivity = 0

2.3 Other hazards

This mixture has not been tested to determine the overall health hazard; therefore in accordance with

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable *

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) 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. Health hazard STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. (Contd. of page 1) Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.