| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | 805740 |
| Synonyms | Thioethylene glycol, Thioglycol |
| Description | 2-Mercaptoethanol |
| Product Information | |
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| CAS number | 60-24-2 |
| EC number | 200-464-6 |
| Hill Formula | C₂H₆OS |
| Chemical formula | HSCH₂CH₂OH |
| Molar Mass | 78.13 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2930 90 98 |
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| Applications | |
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| Application | 2-Mercaptoethanol for synthesis. CAS 60-24-2, chemical formula HSCH₂CH₂OH. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
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| Boiling point | 154 - 161 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 1.12 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 2.3 - 18 %(V) |
| Flash point | 70.5 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 295 °C |
| Melting Point | <-50 °C |
| pH value | 4.5 - 6 (500 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.76 hPa (20 °C) |
| Toxicological Information | |
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| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 98 - 162 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit 112 - 224 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
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| Hazard Pictogram(s) | |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H301 + H331: Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled H310: Fatal in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear eye protection. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P310: IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. |
| RTECS | KL5600000 |
| Storage class | 6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials |
| WGK | WGK 3 highly water endangering |
| Safety Information | |
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| Hazard Symbols | Dangerous for the environmentToxic |
| Categories of danger | toxic, irritant, sensitizing, dangerous for the environment |
| R Phrase | R 23/24/25-38-41-43-48/22-50/53 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Irritating to skin.Risk of serious damage to eyes.May cause sensitisation by skin contact.Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed.Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| S Phrase | S 26-36/37/39-45-61 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data sheets. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Transport Information | |
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 2966 , 6.1, II |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 2966 , 6.1, II |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 2966 , 6.1, II |