General Information
Revision date
2015-08-12
Product name
Mechlorethamine hydrochloride
CAS No.
55-86-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory Use Only
Manufacturer Name
Chem Service, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Chem Service, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@chemservice.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H310, H314, H318, H340, H350, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310
Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
Environmental hazards
Not classified
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
Additional information
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
