2-Mercaptoethanol

Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. Immediate medical attention is required. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. If breathing is difficult, (trained personnel should) give oxygen.

Symptoms: Coughing and/ or wheezing. Difficulty in breathing.

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Symptoms: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Rinse mouth. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Dry chemical. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Water spray. Alcohol resistant foam.

Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray. Product is or contains a sensitizer. May cause sensitization by skin contact.

In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.

Materials: inert absorbent material

Use personal protection equipment. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static electricity). Keep in properly labeled containers. Store in accordance with the particular national regulations. Store in accordance with local regulations. Keep out of the reach of children. Store locked up. Store according to product and label instructions.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems.

Wear suitable gloves. Impervious gloves.

Tight sealing safety goggles.

No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.

Wear suitable protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Impervious clothing. Chemical resistant apron.

Stable under normal conditions.

No information available.

None under normal processing.

Heat, flames and sparks. Excessive heat.

Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizing agents.

None known based on information supplied.

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance with environmental legislation.