General Information
Revision date
2025-12-23
Product name
Oxymetazoline (hydrochloride)
Product Synonyms
3-[(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl]-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-phenol, monohydrochlorideSCH 9384
CAS No.
2315-02-8
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)
H300, H300+H330, H318, H330, H372, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 1 H300 Fatal if swallowed Acute toxicity - inhalation 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Contd. from page 1) d ~ GHS05 Corrosion Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS05 GHS06 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300+H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear eye protection / face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P330 Rinse mouth. 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. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. 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 = 4 0 Fire = 0 4 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. from page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *4 Health = *4 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 ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 1 H300 Fatal if swallowed. Acute toxicity - inhalation 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled. d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Contd. from page 1) d ~ GHS05 Corrosion Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.