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General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2023-10-01
Product name
METACAM 5 mg/mL Solution for Injection
Product Synonyms
Metacam® 5mg/ml solution for injection for calves and piglets, Metacam® 5mg/ml solution for injection for cats and dogs with active ingredient: Meloxicam
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Veterinary product
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Safety Data Sheet only for the professional user., For veteri- nary use only, Refer to the product insert for complete instruc- tions on usage
supplier name
Boehringer Ingelheim S.A
Emergency telephone
+1 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Boehringer Ingelheim S.A
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
EHS-Services@Boehringer-Ingelheim.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H319, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. 1720 H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equip- ment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off inmediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concemed: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
This drug is not subject to the labelling requirements under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) The pharmacological effect of the medicament has to be considered (see package leaflet).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 3 Eye irritation : Category 2A Reproductive toxicity
