General Information
Revision date
2016-10-29
Product name
Etretinate
Product Synonyms
(2E,4E,6E,8E)-9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethyl-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acid,
CAS No.
54350-48-0
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, H335, H360, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315: Causes skin irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261: Avoid breathing {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. 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 P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, 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 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 eye or respiratory system irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
