BIO-RAD LABORATORIES -- 161-0710, 2-MERCAPTOETHANOL  -- 6810-00N029637
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:161-0710, 2-MERCAPTOETHANOL
MSDS Date:10/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N029637
MSDS Number: BNDJX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIO-RAD LABORATORIES
Address:1414 HARBOUR WAY SOUTH
City:RICHMOND
State:CA
ZIP:94804
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-234-4130
Emergency Phone Num:415-234-4130
CAGE:10987
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIO-RAD LABORATORIES
Address:3300 REGATTA BLVD
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:CA
ZIP:94804
Country:US
Phone:415-232-7000
CAGE:10987

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHANOL, 2-MERCAPTO-; (2-MERCAPTOETHANOL)
CAS:60-24-2
RTECS #:KL5600000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL/SKIN(CONTACT &
    ABSORB)/EYES/INGEST:MAY CAUSE CYANOSIS, VOMITING, PULMONARY
    CONJESTION, HEADACHE, TREMORS, CONVULSIONS, COMA OR DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES & SEE
    MD. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    ASSIST BREATHING IF NECESSARY. CALL MD. INGEST:INDUCE VOMITING &
    CALL MD  IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:170F,77C
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL OR WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES TOXIC FUMES OF CO,
    CO2 & SOX. (DECOMPOSES AT 150C)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. COVER W 5% CALCIUM
    HYPOCHLORITE & MIX (OR 5% HOUSEHOLD BLEACH, CLOROX). HTH OR DRY
    POWDER CAUSES EXPLOSIVE REACTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & HANDLE UNDER CNDTNS TO BEST
    COPE W/ LEAK OR SPILL SHOULD THEY OCCUR. USE STATIC GROUNDS FOR
    TRANSFERS.
Other Precautions:ATTACKS RUBBER - USE TEFLON/POLYETHYLENE GASKETS IN
    SYSTEM. STORE IN ISOLATED AREA AWAY FROM HEAT, SPKS OR FLAMES.
    EXCLUSE AIR & MOISTURE CONT DURING STOR/TRANSFER. HANDLE IN SEALED
    SYSTEMS WHENEVER P OSSIBLE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD ORGANIC VAP CARTRIDGE RESP IS
    ADVISED FOR LOW CONC SHORT DURATION EXPOS. A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA
    OR NIOSH/MSHA AIR SUPPLIED MASK IS RECOM FOR ANY OPERATION IN WHICH
    EXPOS IS EXPECTE D.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/IMPERMEABLE GLOVES, (SUPDAT)
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG & FULL LGTH FCSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS FOR SPILLS, OTHER PROT AS
    NEEDED. OPERATORS SHLD BE ADVISED TO WEAR SKIN BARRIER CREAMS ON
    SKIN (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROT GLOVES:POLYETHYLENE. OTHER PROT EQUIP: THAT MAY CONTACT PRODUCT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:315F,157C
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:1.114 (H2O=1)
Appearance and Odor:ODOR OF MERCAPTAN.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALI & OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN SULFIDE OR SOX.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:ABSORB W/DIRT, SAND OR ABSORBENTS FOR DISPOSAL
    IN APPRVD LANDFILL, OR DILUTE W/ALCOHOL & INCINERATE IN BURNER
    EQUIPPED W/ AFTERBURNER PLUS SCRUBBER TO COLLECT OXIDES OF SULFUR.
    DISPOSAL MUST BE I/ A/W  FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS 

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