General Information
Version
CAT 174 - gentamicin sulfate
Revision date
2026-02-06
Product name
gentamicin sulfate
Substance name
Gentamicin sulfate
CAS No.
1405-41-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory use
supplier name
British Pharmacopoeia Commission
Emergency telephone
+44 (0)20 3080 6561
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.gov.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H334, H361, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]] Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to
2.2 Label elements
1405-41-0
Contains
Gentamicin sulfate
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor
Other hazards
No information available. PBT or vPvB properties This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, Annex XIII. Endocrine Disruptor Information The substance is identified as having no endocrine disrupting properties according to
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 - (H334) Skin sensitisation Category 1 - (H317) Reproductive toxicity Category 2 - (H361) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 - (H372)
