General Information
Revision date
2017-04-28
Product name
Melphalan
Product Synonyms
4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]-L-phenylalanine; Alanine Nitrogen Mustard; Alkeran; NSC 8806; NSC 241286; L-Phenylalanine Mustard;
CAS No.
148-82-3
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, H317, H340, H350, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 2 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1A Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300: Fatal if swallowed. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. 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. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. 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 P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice P330: Rinse mouth. P333+313: If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice/attention. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Fatal if swallowed. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation or skin absorption. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. May cause genetic defects. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
