Thimerosal

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2025-03-23

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GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

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

Icons in SDS

GHS06 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

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

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