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
3
Revision date
2025-03-25
Product name
Thimerosal
Product Synonyms
Merthiolate sodium; Thimerosal
CAS No.
54-64-8
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Enquiry.my@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H300+H310+H330, H310, H330, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute oral toxicity Category 2 (H300) Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 (H310) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 (H330) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373) Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)
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
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute oral toxicity Category 2 (H300) Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 (H310) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 (H330) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 (H373) Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)
