General Information
Revision date
2019-06-18
Product name
Simvastatin
Product Synonyms
2,2-dimethyl-1S,2,3R,7S,8S,8aR-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-[(2R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, butanoic acid; MK 733; oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester, butanoic acid; MK 733;
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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315: Causes skin irritation. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes skin irritation. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye or 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
Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 2
