General Information
Revision date
2014-07-17
Product name
Camptothecin
CAS No.
7689-03-4
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product is not intended for use in diagnostic procedures or therapeutics This product is not intended for use in humans or animals
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Company Information
company name
Cell Signaling Technology, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
support@cellsignal.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
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 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (STOT SE) Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause genetic defects May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Supplementary Hazard Information
2.3 Other hazards
None