General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2024-10-29
Product name
2-Mercaptoethanol
CAS No.
60-24-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent
supplier name
TCI America
Emergency telephone
+1-800-4238616, +1-503-2831681, +1-888-5201075, +1-503-2831987, +1-503-2867624, +1-800-4249300, +1-703-5273887
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Company Information
company name
TCI America
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales-US@TCIchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H301, H310, H315, H319, H371, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
in accordance with the Hazardous Products Regulations Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 2 (Central nervous system) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H371 May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system). H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Imme- diately 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. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
None known
