General Information
Revision date
2017-07-26
Product name
Mertansine
Product Synonyms
N2"-deacetyl-N2"-(3-mercapto-1-oxopropyl)-maytansine; DM 1 Compound;
CAS No.
139504-50-0
Emergency telephone
Within USA and Canada
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H310, H314, H340, H350, H360, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H310
Fatal in contact with skin
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Skin, Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H310: Fatal in contact with skin. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370: Causes damage to organs.
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}. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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+311 If exposed of concerned Call a {POISON CENTER/Doctor/...} P313: Get medical advice/attention. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321: Specific treatment {see ... on this label}. P361+364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes damage to organs. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal in contact with skin. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause cancer. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. May cause genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
