General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2025-12-22
Product name
2-Mercaptopropionic acid
Product Synonyms
Thiolactic acid
CAS No.
79-42-5
Emergency telephone
1-800-234-7437, 001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H290, H302, H314, H317, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep only in original packaging Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Stench
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 4 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.