General Information
Revision date
2016-12-11
Product name
Acitretin
Product Synonyms
(2E,4E,6E,8E)-9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethyl-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acid; all-trans Acitretin; Ro 10-1670; Ro 10-1670/000;
CAS No.
55079-83-9
Emergency telephone
Within USA and Canada
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H360, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1B Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. 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. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause respiratory system irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
