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
FSHBP2542
Revision date
2025-03-23
Product name
Thimerosal
Product Synonyms
Sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
CAS No.
54-64-8
supplier name
Fisher Scientific Company
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H310+H330, H373, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310+H330
Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H300 + H310 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 2 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1