SIGMA CHEMICSL COMPANY -- 2-MERCAPTOETHANOL (M6250)  -- 6810-00N009115
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-MERCAPTOETHANOL (M6250)
MSDS Date:02/23/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N009115
MSDS Number: BCRQG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICSL COMPANY
Address:3500 DEKALS STREET
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Info Phone Num:800-325-8070;314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:HO444
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICSL COMPANY
Address:3500 DEKALS STREET
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Phone:800-325-8070;314-771-5765
CAGE:HO444

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
CAS:60-24-2
RTECS #:KL5600000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 244 MG/KG ORAL-RAT
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE CNS
    STIMULATION>SKIN:PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE CNS STIMULATION.MAY
    BE FATAL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.HIGH CONCENTRATIONS
    ARE EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT,EYES & SKIN.CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS
    INCLUDE:BURNING SEN SATION,COUGHING,WHEEZING,LARYNGITIS,SHORTNESS
    OF BREATH,HEADACHE,NAUSEA & VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF NOT BREATHING,GIVE ARTF
    RESP,PREFERABLY MOUTH TO MOUTH.IF BREATHING DIFFICULT GIVE O*2.CALL
    PHYS. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMNT OF WATER WHILE REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHI NG & SHOES.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MIN,SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH
    FINGERS.INGEST:CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:165F,74C
Lower Limits:N/K 
Upper Limits:N/K 
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,ALCOHOL OR POLYMER
    FOAM,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .COMBUSTIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES,CO,&
    CO*2 UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA,RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER
    GVOVES.COVER W/ ACTIVATED CARBON ABSORBENT.TAKE UP & PLACE IN CLSD
    CNTNRS.TRANSPORT OUTDOORS.VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
    MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN CHEM FUME HOOD.DO NOT GET
    ON EYES,SKIN OR CLOTHING.DONT BREATHE VAPOR.STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE
    AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS & (SEE SUPP DATA)
Other Precautions:MATERIAL IS HIGHLY TOXIC.STENCH IS PRESENT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN 
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .USE ONLY IN CHEM FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:LONG RUBBER OR NEOPRENE GAUNTLET GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL RESISTANT.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLING/STORAGE PREC:OPEN FLAME.2-MERCAPTOETHANOL SHOULD BE STORED IN
    GLASS LINED OR POLYETHYLENE LINED CONTAINERS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION
    BY METALS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:157C,314.6F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K 
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:N/K 
Vapor Density:N/K 
Spec Gravity:1.114
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/K 
Solubility in Water:N/K 
Appearance and Odor:N/K 

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS,METALS,MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/ MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES,CO,&CO*2.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE,& LOCAL REGULATIONS .THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE
    BURNED IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER &
    SCRUBBER.

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