2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
MSDS Number: M1209 --- Effective Date: 12/08/96
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Thioglycol; 2-Thioethanol, 2-Hydroxyetyl mercaptan;
Monothioethylene glycol
CAS No.: 60-24-2
Molecular Weight: 78.14
Chemical Formula: HSCH2CH2OH
Product Codes: 4049
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Ethanol, 2-mercapto- 60-24-2 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR
INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUID AND VAPOR.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 2 - Moderate
Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES; CLASS
Storage Color Code: Red (Flammable)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Vapors irritate the mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Symptoms may
include coughing, sore throat, shortness of breath.
Ingestion:
Toxic. Harmful if swallowed. Sore throat, abdominal pain and vomiting may
occur.
Skin Contact:
Toxic. Causes skin irritation and may be absorbed in the body in toxic
quantities.
Eye Contact:
Vapors irritate the eyes with redness and pain. Splashes may cause severe
irritation.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap or mild detergent and
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops
or persists.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Flash point: 74C (165F) OC
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
lel: 2.3; uel: 18
Combustible Liquid and Vapor!
Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits
noted above.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Water may be
ineffective.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Vapors can flow along
surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear
appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-sparking tools
and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a
chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw
dust. Do not flush to sewer!
7. Handling and Storage
Protect against physical damage. Outside or detached storage is preferred.
Inside storage should be in a standard flammable liquids storage room or
cabinet. Separate from oxidizing materials. Storage and use areas should be
No Smoking areas. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty
since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings
and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
AIHA Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL): 0.2ppm, 8 hr.TWA; skin contact can invalidate ceiling limit.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is
generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant
at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, wear a supplied air, full-facepiece
respirator, airlined hood, or full-facepiece self-contained breathing
apparatus. This substance has questionable warning properties.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat,
apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Clear, colorless liquid.
Odor:
Disagreeable odor.
Solubility:
Miscible in water.
Specific Gravity:
1.114
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
100
Boiling Point:
157C (315F) @ 742 mm Hg; decomposes
Melting Point:
-100C (-148F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
2.7
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
1 @ 20C (68F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Decomposes under the
influence of moisture, water and acids, forming toxic and combustible gas
(hydrogen sulfide).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Burning may produce sulfur oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Oxidizing agents, moisture. Avoid contact with metals.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, ignition sources, moisture, incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 244 mg/Kg; Skin rabbit LD50: 150 mg/Kg; Irritation data:
eye, rabbit: 2 mg Severe; Investigated as a mutagen.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Ethanol, 2-mercapto- (60-24-2) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a moderate
extent. When released into the soil, this material is expected to leach
into groundwater. When released into the soil, this material is expected to
quickly evaporate. When released into water, this material may biodegrade
to a moderate extent. This material has a log octanol-water partition
coefficient of less than 3.0. This material has an estimated
bioconcentration factor (BCF) of less than 100. Volatilization, adsorption
and bioconcentration are not expected to be important environmental fate
processes. When released into the air, this material is expected to be
readily degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl
radicals. When released into the air, this material is expected to exist in
the aerosol phase with a short half-life. When released into the air, this
material is expected to be readily removed from the atmosphere by wet
deposition.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: THIOGLYCOL
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN2966
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 500G
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: THIOGLYCOL
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN2966
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 500G
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: THIOGLYCOL
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN2966
Packing Group: II
Information reported for product/size: 500G
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Ethanol, 2-mercapto- (60-24-2) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Ethanol, 2-mercapto- (60-24-2) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Ethanol, 2-mercapto- (60-24-2) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Ethanol, 2-mercapto- (60-24-2) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2X
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains
all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings:
Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR
INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUID AND VAPOR.
Label Precautions:
Do not breathe vapor.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Keep container closed.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep away from heat and flame.
Label First Aid:
In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush
skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. If swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
Disclaimer:
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