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EC/CAS
68-11-1
Name of the chemical
Mercaptoacetic acid
Concentration
>98.0%
General Information
Revision date
2019-04-08
Product name
Thioglycolic Acid
CAS No.
68-11-1
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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
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Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 3] WHMIS 2015: Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 3] Acute Toxicity - Inhalation [Category 1] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Sensitization - Skin [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Corrosive to Metals [Category 1] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 3] Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 1B]
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Danger!
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals Fatal if inhaled Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction Harmful to aquatic life Causes damage to: Liver Circulatory System Central Nervous System
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Prevention
Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.
Response
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If exposed: Call a poison center or doctor. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store in corrosive resistant bottle or metal container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US: 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.)
2.3 Other hazards
Sternutator [HNOC]
