Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-677-4/68-11-1
Name of the chemical
Mercaptoacetic acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
8.4
Revision date
2024-09-03
Product name
Thioglycolic acid for synthesis
CAS No.
68-11-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis
Emergency telephone
+65 6890 6633, +65 6890 6639, +65 3158 1349
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H314, H317, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion/irritation (Sub-category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitization (Sub-category 1B), H317 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Other hazards
- none
