General Information
Revision date
2019-04-17
Product name
Gemfibrozil
Product Synonyms
5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethyl-pentanoic acid; CI-719; Lopid;
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, H351, H361, H412
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 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice P330: Rinse mouth.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation 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.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 3
