General Information
Revision date
2018-08-31
Product name
Capsaicin (technical grade)
Product Synonyms
N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-6E-8-methyl-nonenamide;
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
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H318
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 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Response
P301+312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330: Rinse mouth. P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a {POISON CENTER/doctor/...}.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes serious eye damage. 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 respiratory system irritation. 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 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1
