General Information
Version
12
Revision date
2023-09-25
Product name
2-Mercaptoethanol
Product Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-1-ethanethiol; Thioglycol
CAS No.
60-24-2
REACH No
01-2119517582-41
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
infoch@thermofisher.com, begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H301+H331, H310, H315, H317, H318, H331, H361f, H373, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
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
