General Information
Revision date
2025-12-15
Product name
Norgestrel
Product Synonyms
(±)-13-ethyl-17α-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one (±)-Norgestrel DL-Norgestrel α-Norgestrel SH 70850
CAS No.
6533-00-2
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
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H351, H360, H362, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer Reproductive toxicity 1A H360-H362 May damage fertility or the unborn child May cause harm to breast-fed children d ~ GHS09 Environment Contd. on page 2) US Contd. from page 1) Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects d ~ GHS07 Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360-H362 May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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 dusts or mists. P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy and /while nursing. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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 concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. (Contd. on page 3) US (Contd. from page 2) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · 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
2.3 Other hazards
There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Reproductive toxicity 1A H360-H362 May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children. d ~ GHS09 Environment (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. from page 1) Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. d ~ GHS07 Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.