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2-Mercaptoethanol

CAS 60-24-2
EC 200-464-6
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about 2-Mercaptoethanol

Basic Product Information

Product Name
2-Mercaptoethanol

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
60-24-2 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
200-464-6 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

2-Mercaptoethanol (CAS: 60-24-2 ) is a general information appearance substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 3 H301
Acute Tox. Category 2 H310
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Skin Sens. Category 1 H317
STOT SE Category 3 H335
Combustible liquid H227
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Hazard Statements

  • H227: Combustible liquid.
  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H310: Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/ ..
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Emergency Contacts

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
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
Unpleasant
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
-100 °℃ (-148 °F)
Boiling Point
156-158 ℃ (313-316 °F)
Flash Point
73 °C (163 ºF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not determined
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.114 g/cm3 (9.296 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
18 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
2.3 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Fully miscible
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not determined.
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for 2-Mercaptoethanol?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of 2-Mercaptoethanol?

2-Mercaptoethanol is a liquid appearing as general information appearance with colorless color. It has unpleasant odor.

What is 2-Mercaptoethanol used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for 2-Mercaptoethanol?

This substance has 7 hazard statements: H227: Combustible liquid. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H310: Fatal in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of 2-Mercaptoethanol?

The melting point is -100 °℃ (-148 °F) and the boiling point is 156-158 ℃ (313-316 °F).