General Information
Revision date
2015-11-15
Product name
all-trans Retinal
Product Synonyms
retinal; Vitamin A aldehyde; Retinaldehyde;
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only, not for human or veterinary use
Emergency telephone
+1 (800)424-9300, +1 (703)527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 4
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P301+312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P330: Rinse mouth. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation or skin absorption. May cause eye or respiratory system irritation. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 4
