SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- 2-MERCAPTOETHANOL, 63700  -- 6810-00N069756
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2-MERCAPTOETHANOL, 63700
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N069756
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== 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

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

Ingred Name:ETHANOL, 2-MERCAPTO-; (2-MERCAPTOETHANOL)
CAS:60-24-2
RTECS #:KL5600000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):244 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE
    IRRITATION. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS ARE EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO
    TISSUES OF MUC MEMBS & UPPER RESP TRACT, EY ES & SKIN. SYMPS OF
    EXPOS MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
    LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:OF BRTH, HDCH, NAUS & VOMIT. PRLNGD
    EXPOS CAN CAUSE:CNS STIMULATION. TARGET ORGAN
    DATA:BEHAVIORAL:TREMOR, CONVLS/EFT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD,
    EXCITEMENT, MUSCLE CONTRACTION/SPASTICITY. LUNGS, T HORAX/RESP:RESP
    DEPRESS. GI:CHANGES IN STRUCTURE/FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS. ONLY
    (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INCASE OF ACCIDENT/IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED
    (SHOW LBL WHERE POSS). EYES:FLUSH IMMED W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR
    @ LST 15 MIN. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING LIDS W/FINGERS.
    SKIN:I MMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS
    (SUPP DATA)

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

Flash Point:165F,74C
Lower Limits:2.3%
Upper Limits:18%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
    FOAM. WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . CAUTION:COMBUSTIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH AN ACTIVATED CARBON
    ABSORBENT, TAKE UP AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS. TRANSPORT
    OUTDOORS. VENT AREA & WASH	SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HIGHLY TOXIC.
Other Precautions:SEVERE IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STENCH. KEEP
    AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
    2-MERCAPTOETHANOL SHOULD BE STORED IN GLASS LINED OR POLYETHYLENE
    LINED CONTAINERS TO AVOI D CONTAMINATION BY METALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER  AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOX EFTS OF CHEM SUBSTANCES
    (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
    COMPLETE INFO. FIRST AID PROC:DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT
    MOUTH W/W ATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALLMD. EYE PROT:AND
    FULL LENGTH FACE SHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:315F,157C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 20C
Vapor Density:2.69
Spec Gravity:1.114
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT WITH METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:SULFUR OXIDES, CARBON
    MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A
    CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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