General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-29
Product name
1-Hexanethiol
Product Synonyms
Hexyl mercaptan
CAS No.
111-31-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Flame Skull and Crossbones
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H331 - Toxic if inhaled H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary statements
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P330 - Rinse mouth P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Stench Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
