Actinomycin D

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This substance/mixture is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Supplementary Hazard Information

2.3 Other hazards

None