General Information
Revision date
2024-01-31
Product name
Megestryl Acetate
Product Synonyms
17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione Megestrol Acetate NSC 71423 SC-10363
CAS No.
595-33-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is for research use - Not for human or veterinary diagnostic or therapeutic use
Emergency telephone
+1 (734) 971-3335, 800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H317, H332, H341, H351, H360, H373, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Toxic to Reproduction 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure H373 May cause damage to organs through 2 prolonged or repeated exposure. d ~ GHS07 (Contd. from page 1) Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Toxicity - Dermal 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
d ~ d ~ GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302+H312+H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. from page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *2 Health = *2 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable