General Information
Revision date
2015-03-10
Product name
Medetomidine (hydrochloride)
Product Synonyms
5-[1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazole, monohydrochloride; Domitor®; MPV 785;
CAS No.
86347-15-1
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)
H300, H311, H319, H331, H335, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]:]] Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 3 Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 2 Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2A Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3
2.2 Label elements
2.2.1 Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]:
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300: Fatal if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
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. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P301+310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321: Specific treatment {see ... on this label}. P330: Rinse mouth. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P361+364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if swallowed. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May cause skin or respiratory system irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
