General Information
Version
08/16/16
Revision date
2016-08-16
Product name
Westco MBI
Product Synonyms
2-Mercaptobenzimidazole, MB
Emergency telephone
1 800 424 9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Western Reserve Chemical Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H312, H315, H319, H332, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the chemical in accordance with CFR 1910.1200(d)(f)
Signal word
WARNING! GHS Class Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with Local, State, Federal regulations. Keep container tightly closed and locked up. If irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Hazards not otherwise classified that have been identified during the classification process
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes. Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion. Eye Causes eye irritation. May cause serious eye damage. Skin: Inhalation Harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause severe respiratory system irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.
Environmental effects
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Pictograms: Signal Word: WARNING! GHS Class: Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Hazard Statements: Toxic if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects