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Thioglycolic Acid Safety Data Sheet

This document provides a material safety data sheet for thioglycolic acid. It lists the product name and identifiers, hazard identification, composition, first aid measures, firefighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls and personal protection, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, regulatory information, and other information. However, for many sections it is noted that no data is available.

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Thioglycolic Acid Safety Data Sheet

This document provides a material safety data sheet for thioglycolic acid. It lists the product name and identifiers, hazard identification, composition, first aid measures, firefighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls and personal protection, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, regulatory information, and other information. However, for many sections it is noted that no data is available.

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MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET

THIOGLYCOLIC ACID
SECTION 1: Identification Of The Substance/Mixture And Of The Company/Undertaking
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : THIOGLYCOLIC ACID
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Ultima Chemicals
502, Western Edge-I, 5th floor,
Western Express Highway, Borivali
- (East), Mumbai 400 066. India.

1.4 Emergency telephone number


Emergency Phone # : +91 9819310199 / 022 4080 5211

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture


2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal word Danger


Hazard statement(s)
H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if
inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statement(s)
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye
protection/ face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for
breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/ physician.
none
Supplemental
Hazard Statements
2.3 Other hazards - none
SECTION 3: Composition/Information On Ingredients
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures


4.1 Description of first aid measures
No data available
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2)
and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting Measures


5.1 Extinguishing media
No data available
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
No data available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
No data available
5.4 Further information
No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures


6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
No data available
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
No data available
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling And Storage


7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
No data available
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection


8.1 Control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls : No data Available
SECTION 9: Physical And Chemical Properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance No data available
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/
freezing point No data available
f) Initial boiling point and No data available
boiling range
g) Flash point No data available
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower flammability No data available
or explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure No data available
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density No data available
n) Water solubility No data available
o) Partition coefficient: No data available
n- octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition temperature No data available
q) Decomposition temperature No data available
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
No data available

SECTION 10: Stability And Reactivity


10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
No data available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information


11.1 Information on toxicological
effects Acute toxicity
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available

SECTION 12: Ecological Information


12.1 Toxicity
12.2 Persistence and degradability
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
12.4 Mobility in soil
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations


13.1 Waste treatment methods
No data available

SECTION 14: Transport Information


14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA:
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID:
IMDG:
IATA:
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA:
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA:
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: IMDG Marine pollutant: IATA:
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information


15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other Information

Common questions

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While the document indicates a lack of detailed storage conditions for thioglycolic acid, it emphasizes the need for safe handling precautions. Proper conditions should prevent exposure to the hazards identified, such as toxic ingestion and skin or inhalation exposure .

To protect against hazardous exposure to thioglycolic acid, wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection. This is crucial due to the substance being toxic if swallowed, in contact with the skin, or if inhaled, and because it causes severe skin burns and eye damage .

Although specific methods are not outlined, handling accidental releases of thioglycolic acid involves using appropriate personal protective equipment, preventing environmental contamination, and following disposal protocols in line with the document's broader safety guidance .

If thioglycolic acid is swallowed, the immediate steps are to rinse the mouth but do not induce vomiting. It is crucial to call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician immediately as part of the emergency response .

Under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, thioglycolic acid's classification as a hazardous substance necessitates stringent handling precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to emergency response protocols in the event of exposure .

If thioglycolic acid is inhaled, remove the affected individual to fresh air and keep them at rest in a comfortable position for breathing. This step is part of emergency measures to mitigate the toxic effects of inhalation .

The document's limited data on the chemical and physical properties of thioglycolic acid might be due to the specificity and variability in its research context or incomplete reporting. Addressing this requires conducting thorough chemical tests or retrieving updated regulatory and research data to fill these gaps .

Thioglycolic acid needs to comply with the safety datasheet requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. Moreover, the document indicates no carried out chemical safety assessment, suggesting an area for further compliance efforts .

In case of skin contact with thioglycolic acid, the affected area should be washed with plenty of soap and water. It is imperative to follow these instructions to mitigate the toxic effects of the acid on the skin .

Thioglycolic acid is classified as toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled. It also causes severe skin burns and eye damage, making it a hazardous substance to handle without proper precautions .

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