General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2025-10-09
Product name
2-Mercaptoethanol
Product Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-1-ethanethiol; Thioglycol
CAS No.
60-24-2
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher (Kandel) GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H318, H361f, H373, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H331
Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 (H310) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 Sub-category 1A (H317) Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361f) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373)
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 (H411)
Hazard statements
see section 16 H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled Combustible liquid
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
2.3 Other hazards
Substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) / very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) Stench Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 (H310) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 Sub-category 1A (H317) Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361f) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373) Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 (H411) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16