General Information
Revision date
2017-02-15
Product name
Mycophenolic Acid
Product Synonyms
(4E)-6-(1,3-dihydro-4-hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-5-isobenzofuranyl)-4-methyl-4-hexenoic acid; MPA; NSC 129185; c acid; MPA; NSC 129185;
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
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H341, H360, H372, H400
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 Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372: Causes damage to the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. P260: Do not breathe {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
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 P314: Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes damage to the liver through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. 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. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Very toxic to aquatic life. 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 Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 1
