General Information
Revision date
2013-02-08
Product name
Dexamethasone impurity standard
CAS No.
50-02-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reference material for laboratory use only
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 20 3080 6561 (Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
British Pharmacopoeia Commission
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
bpcrs@mhra.gsi.gov.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H360, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H360
May damage fertility or the unborn child
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
GHS08 health hazard Repr. 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC T; Toxic R60-61: May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Xn; Harmful R48/20/21/22 Harmful danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
Classification system
The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and literature data.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.
Hazard pictograms
GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
dexamethasone (Contd. from page 1)
Hazard statements
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Additional information
Restricted to professional users.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
