2-Mercaptoethanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 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 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 organs through prolonged or repeated exposure GHS05 Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage GHS07 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Contd. on page 2) US Contd. of page 1)

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

Hazard statements

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 organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and 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.

Classification system

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

PBT Substances

PBT - Assessment not available

vPvB Substances

vPvB - Assessment not available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS06 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 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 organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)