General Information
Revision date
2019-06-17
Product name
Pravastatin
Product Synonyms
(.beta.R,.delta.R,1S,2S,6S,8S,8aR)-1,2,6,7,8,8a-hexahydro-.beta.,.delta.,6-trihydroxy-2-methyl-8-[(2S)-2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy]-1-naphthaleneheptanoic acid;
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)
H228, H314, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Flammable Solids, Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228: Flammable solid. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}. P210: Keep away from {heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces}. - No smoking. P260: Do not breathe {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P310: Immediately call a {POISON CENTER/doctor/...}. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Flammable solid. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause respiratory system irritation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Solids, Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 2
