General Information
Revision date
2018-03-14
Product name
Artemisinin
Product Synonyms
(3R,5aS,6R,8aS,9R,12S,12aR)-octahydro-3,6,9-trimethyl-3,12-epoxy-12H-pyrano[4,3-j]-1,2-ben
CAS No.
63968-64-9
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H242, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H242
Heating may cause a fire
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Organic Peroxides, Type E Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 1
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H242: Heating may cause a fire. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210: Keep away from {heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces}. - No smoking. P220: Keep away from combustible materials. P234: Keep only in original container. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}. P273: Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
P420: Store away from other materials. P410: Protect from sunlight. Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Heating may cause a fire. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
