General Information
Revision date
2016-08-29
Product name
Dehydroergosterol
Product Synonyms
Ergosta-5,7,9(11),22-tetraen-3.beta.-ol;
CAS No.
516-85-8
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H351, H361, H370, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H351
Suspected of causing cancer
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H370: Causes damage to organs. H372: Causes damage to organs {liver, kidney} through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breathe {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P308+311 If exposed of concerned Call a {POISON CENTER/Doctor/...} P313: Get medical advice/attention. P314: Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. P321: Specific treatment {see ... on this label}.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes damage to organs {liver, kidney} through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
