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Identification

Name:
mercaptoacetic acid
Synonyms:
  • ACIDO MERCAPTO-ACETICO
CAS:
68-11-1
EC/EINECS:
200-677-4
Molecular Formula:
C2H4O2S
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0915

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS05

    Corrosive to metals

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

H Phrases

  • H331 : Toxic if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H311 : Toxic in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H301 : Toxic if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

    Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation

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