General Information
Revision date
2017-12-12
Product name
Dexamethasone
CAS No.
50-02-2
Manufacturer Name
BioVision, Inc
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Company Information
company name
BioVision, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H315, H317, H319, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Component Description Volume Safety Information Dexamethasone Powder 1042-1G (1 g) See below 1042-10G (10 g) Dexamethasone: Emergency Overview
2.3 Other hazards
Target Organ Effect, Respiratory sensitiser, Skin sensitiser, Irritant Target Organs: Pituitary
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Health hazards
2 Flammability: 0 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
