Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2016-05-23
Product name
MERONEM
Product Synonyms
Merrem
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Carbapenem antibiotic for parenteral use
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1235 239 670
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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)
H317, H319, H334, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
UN GHS
Hazard categories
Category
Hazard statements
Skin sensitisation 1B H317 Eye irritation 2 H319 Respiratory sensitisation 1B H334 Acute aquatic toxicity 1 H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity 1 H410 # Refer to Section 16 'Other Information' H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. H334 : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact P338 lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved incineration plant.
2.3 Other hazards
May produce headache, diarrhoea, drowsiness, skin rashes or cough. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed.
