General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2026-03-31
Product name
2-Mercaptoethanol
CAS No.
60-24-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory research purposes
Emergency telephone
+81-3-5640-8878, +81-3-5640-8902
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
globalbusiness@tcichemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H301, H310, H315, H319, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Central nervous system) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs (Central nervous system). Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Central nervous system) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 2 ard
