Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2020-03-19
Product name
IRESSA TABLETS
Product Synonyms
Gefitinib tablets
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Anti-tumour agent
supplier name
ASTRAZENECA PTY LTD
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ASTRAZENECA PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SafetyDataSheets.AlderleyPark@astrazeneca.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H351, H360, H373, H401, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 repeated exposure (Oral) Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
The product may form flammable dust clouds in air, if dust from crushed tablets is allowed to accumulate. See Section 11.
