2-Mercaptoethanol
Product Specifications
CAS Number
60-24-2
Synonyms
Thioglycol; b-Mercaptoethanol; 2-Hydroxyethylmercaptan; BME; Thioethylene glycol
UN Code
UN2966
Pictogram
06 - Acute Toxicity; 07 - Irritant; 09 - Environmental hazard
UDF Signal Word
Danger
MDL Number
MFCD00004890
Hazard Statement
H301 Toxic if swallowed; H310 Fatal in contact with skin; H315 Causes skin irritation; H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction; H319 Causes serious eye irritation; H331 Toxic if inhaled; H335 May cause respiratory irritation; H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
DOT Name
Thioglycol
DOT Classification
Class 6.1
Packaging Group
PGII
Precautions
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray; P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing; P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling; P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area; P273 Avoid release to the environment; P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection; P284 Wear respiratory protection; P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician; P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water; P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing; P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing; P333+P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
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