Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
68-11-1
Name of the chemical
Mercaptoacetic acid
Concentration
100%
General Information
Product name
Mercaptoacetic acid
Product name
Mercaptoacetic acid
Identification on the label/Trade name
Number(s)
CAS No.
68-11-1
supplier name
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP
Manufacturer Name
RTECS
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Potential Acute Health Effects
Extremely hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive). Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Severe over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Page Number: 2
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. Effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to upper respiratory tract. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
