General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Sodium mercaptoacetate
Product Synonyms
Thioglycolic acid, sodium salt; Sodium thioglycolate
CAS No.
367-51-1
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
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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)
H290, H301, H312, H317
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Skin Sensitization Category 1
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Skull and Crossbones Corrosion
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals H301 - Toxic if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary statements
P234 - Keep only in original packaging P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner 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 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
