Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
53988-10-6
Name of the chemical
1,3-dihydro-4(or 5)-methyl-2H-benzimidazole-2-thione
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
09/22/15
Revision date
2015-09-22
Product name
Westco MMBI
Product Synonyms
2H-benzimidazole-2-thione, 1,3-di-hydro-4(or 5)-methyl; 2- 2H-benzimidazole-2-thione, 1,3-di-hydro-4(or 5)-methyl; 2- Mercapto-4(5)-methylbenzimidazole
Emergency telephone
1 800 424 9300
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Company Information
company name
Western Reserve Chemical Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H332, H361, H373, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the chemical in accordance with CFR 1910.1200(d)(f) GHS Pictograms
Signal word
Warning GHS Class Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4, Acute Toxicity. Inhalation, Category 4, Aquatic Chronic, Category 1, Reproductive Toxicity, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure, Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment Hazard Statements Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust or mist. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Store locked up. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. Hazards not otherwise classified that have been identified during the classification process: 2-mercaptotoluimidazole Carcinogenicity: Conclusion/Summary: Not available.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Routes of entry anticipated: Oral, Dermal, Inhalation. Eye: Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the eyes Skin: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
Potential chronic health effects:Not available. Conclusion/Summary :Not available. General:May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation. Carcinogenicity: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Signs/Symptoms: Eye contact:Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Inhalation:Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing reduced fetal weight increase in fetal deaths skeletal malformations Skin contact:Adverse symptoms may include the following: reduced fetal weight increase in fetal deaths skeletal malformations Ingestion:Adverse symptoms may include the following: reduced fetal weight increase in fetal deaths skeletal malformations Notes Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Pictograms: Signal Word: Warning GHS Class: Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4, Acute Toxicity. Inhalation, Category 4, Aquatic Chronic, Category 1, Reproductive Toxicity, Category 2. Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure, Category 2. Hazardous to the aquatic environment. Hazard Statements: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child . May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure . Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed.