Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

2-Mercaptoethanol

Name: 2-Mercaptoethanol
Brand: TCI America

by TCI America

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

2-Mercaptoethanol is supplied by TCI America under product code M0058. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under OSHA regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 7 June 2018. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: OSHA
Revision Date: 07 Jun 2018
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: M0058
CAS Number: 60-24-2

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS02Flammable

GHS06Acute toxicity

GHS07Harmful / irritant

GHS09Environment

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H310: Fatal in contact with skin.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
H401: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for 2-Mercaptoethanol issued by Tci America on 7 June 2018 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across two levels: High and Low Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H310: Fatal in contact with skin

P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

P405 Store locked up

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

5 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H301: Toxic if swallowed

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label)

1 other control in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P235 Keep cool.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

5 other controls in place

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

Need to download the Chemical Risk Assessment? The full CRA PDF includes all hazard classifications, regulatory statements and recommended controls.

Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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