Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
54-64-8
Name of the chemical
Sodium o-(ethylmercurithio)benzoate
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-21
Product name
Thimerosal
Product Synonyms
Merthiolate sodium; Thimerosal
CAS No.
54-64-8
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H373
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing 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 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wear respiratory protection
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Light sensitive
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) Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney, Central nervous system (CNS).
