Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2021-12-24

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

4

2

1

Northern Michigan University
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2-Mercaptoethanol (Reagent)

Danger 2021-12-24

Hazard Statements

Combustible liquid Fatal in contact with skin Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye damage Suspected of damaging fertility May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled

Precautionary Statements

Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep cool Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Manufacturer information

Name

Fisher Scientific Compan

Phone

(800) 424-9300

Address

One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

4

2

1

Northern Michigan University
Local data

SKU #

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