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EC/CAS
203-489-0/107-41-5
Name of the chemical
2-methylpentane-2,4-diol
Concentration
<100
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2026-07-14
Product name
(+/-)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol
Product Synonyms
Hexylene glycol
CAS No.
107-41-5
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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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H361d
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361d)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H361d - Suspected of damaging the unborn child Combustible liquid
Signal word
Warning
Precautionary statements
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
2.3 Other hazards
Substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) / very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) 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 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361d) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
