General Information
Revision date
2017-11-20
Product name
Oxymetazoline (hydrochloride)
Product Synonyms
3-[(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl]-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-phenol, monohydrochloride;
CAS No.
2315-02-8
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H318, H330, H372, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 1 Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300: Fatal if swallowed. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
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}. P284: Wear respiratory protection {}.
Response
P301+310 IF SWALLOWED P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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. P314: Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell. P320: Specific treatment is urgent {see ... on this label}. P330: Rinse mouth.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes damage to organs {cardiovascular} through prolonged or repeated exposure Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled or 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 skin absorption. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
