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thioglycolic acid

CAS 68-11-1 · C2H4O2S
Hazard class
Danger — Toxic, Corrosive
Pictograms
ToxicCorrosive
H-statements
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Corrosion inhibitorFlotation agentAnti-scaling agent
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL none None available
IDLH N.D.
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
mercaptoacetic acid · thioglycolic acid · 2-Mercaptoacetic acid · 2-Thioglycolic acid · Thioglycollic acid · Acetic acid, mercapto- · Sulfanylacetic acid · Thiovanic acid
Molecular weight
92.12 g/mol
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Toxic · Corrosive
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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