Ethanethiol

Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc

Revision date : 2026-04-17

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GHS02 GHS06 GHS05
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Version

6

Revision date

2026-04-17

Product name

Ethanethiol

Product Synonyms

Ethyl mercaptan

CAS No.

75-08-1

Emergency telephone

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

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS05 GHS06

Company Information

company name

Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H331

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H331

Toxic if inhaled

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye damage Toxic if inhaled

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Keep cool Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Other hazards

Stench.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization

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