Dominik Haudenschild at UC
Davis, September 23, 2004.
¥ §-Me is toxic.
¥ Stock solution
should be opened and pipetted only in fume hood.
¥ Dispose of contaminated
pipet tips in fume hood until §-Me evaporates
¥
The information below is copied from the MSDS for §-mercaptoethanol
Potential Health Effects
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DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.
Inhalation:
Vapors irritate the mucous membranes and
respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, sore throat, shortness of
breath. Do not breathe vapor.
Skin Contact:
Toxic. Causes skin irritation and may be absorbed in the body
in toxic quantities.
Do
not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Eye Contact:
Vapors irritate the eyes with redness and pain. Splashes may
cause severe irritation.
Label Precautions:
Do
not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Keep
container closed.
Use
with adequate ventilation.
Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Keep
away from heat and flame.
Label First Aid:
In
case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush skin with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. If swallowed, call a physician immediately.