General Information
Revision date
2015-07-17
Product name
GENTAK Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment, USP 0.3% - Sterile
Product Synonyms
Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment, USP 0.3%; Gentamicin Sulfate; 0-3-Deoxy-4-C-methyl- 3(methylamino)-ß-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1-> 6 -0-[2,6- diamino-2,3,4,6-tetradeoxy-α-D-erythro-hexopyranosyl- (l->4)]-2-deoxy-D-streptamine (sulfate salt). 17478-284-35
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pharmaceutical
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Akorn, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customer.service@akorn.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classifiable.
Health hazards
Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2
Signal word
Warning.
Hazard statements
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/ vapors/ spray. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of + water. P352 P333 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get + medical advice/attention. P313 P362 Take off contaminated clothing and + wash it before reuse. P364 P304 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh + air and keep comfortable for breathing. P340 P304 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER/ + doctor/physician. P311 P308 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical + advice/attention. P313 P321 Specific treatment (see Section 4). P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/provincial/federal regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Not classifiable.
Supplemental label elements
None.
