1753 DOCOSANOL CREAM 10%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Product definition

This product is a white to off-white lotion

Health hazards

May be harmful if ingested. Eye contact can cause moderate irmritation. Although unlikely due to form, inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. In therapeutic use, the most common adverse effects reported include headache (incidence similar to placebo), application site reaction (e.g., burning, stinging) (incidence similar to placebo), and herpes simplex outside the treatment area (incidence similar to placebo). Other application site effects reported have included acne, burning, dryness, itching, rash, redness, soreness, swelling. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for more information on potential health effects from therapeutic use. Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive. Flammability Hazards: This product may be combustible and ignite if exposure to high temperature or direct flame for a prolonged period and water evaporates. When involved in a fire, this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds (including carbon and nitrogen oxides).

Environmental hazards

This product has not been tested for environmental effect. Large quantities released to the aquatic and terrestrial environment may have an adverse effect. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders should wear appropriate protection for situation to which they respond.