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What is Mercaptoacetic acid?

Mercaptoacetic acid (CAS: 68-11-1). It's a general information appearance substance commonly used SU24 Scientific research and development

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Signal Word

danger

Classification

N/A
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Hazard Statements

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311: Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/.
  • P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
General Information Appearance
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquid
Odor
Stench
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Property
Not available
Property
Not available

Product Information

  • Product Code: B20391

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Mercaptoacetic acid?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Mercaptoacetic acid?

Mercaptoacetic acid is a liquid appearing as general information appearance with colorless color. It has stench odor.

What is Mercaptoacetic acid used for?

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What are the hazard statements for Mercaptoacetic acid?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Mercaptoacetic acid?

The melting point is -12 °C (10 °F) and the boiling point is 220 °C (428 °F).