Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
54-64-8
Name of the chemical
Sodium o-(ethylmercurithio)benzoate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2026-08-04
Product name
STREPTOCOCCAL GROUPING KIT
supplier name
Oxoid Ltd
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Scientific Microbiology Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
mbd-sds@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H311, H334, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H311
Toxic in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 (H334)
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 (H412)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
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
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 (H334) Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 (H412)
