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Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B

Not classified 

Toxic if swallowed

Causes mild skin irritation

Causes eye irritation 

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. 

 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. 

Substance/mixture: Substance

Components: 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole

Percent: >98.0%(HPLC)(T)

CAS RN: 583-39-1

Synonyms: 2-Benzimidazolethiol

Chemical Formula: C₇H₆N₂S

Physical state (20°C): Solid

Form: Crystal  - Powder

Colour: White  - Almost white

Odour: No data available

pH: No data available

Melting point/freezing point: 304°C

Boiling point/range: No data available

Flash point: No data available

Flammability or explosive limits:   

Lower: No data available   

Upper: No data available

Relative density: No data available

Solubility(ies):   

[Water] Very slightly soluble

[Other solvents]

Soluble: Methanol, Ethanol

Slightly soluble: Acetone

Very slightly soluble: Benzene, Chloroform, Toluene, Hexane

Log Pow: 1.66

Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: No special reactivity has been reported.

Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents, Strong bases

Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulfur oxides