17-Oxo Betamethasone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H335, H360, H373

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification WHMIS Classification CLASS D2A: Very toxic material causing other toxic effects. Chronic toxicity CLASS D2B: Toxic material causing other toxic effects. Teratogen GHS Classification Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 5) Reproductive Toxicity (Category 1B) Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (Category 2), Liver, Kidney, Endocrine system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H303: May be harmful if swallowed. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H373: May cause damage to organs (Liver, Kidney, Endocrine system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260: Do not breath dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264: Wash (hands) thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention HMIS Classification

Health hazards

Chronic Health Hazard: Flammability Presumed human reproductive toxicant

Physical hazards

Potential Health Effects Inhalation: Skin: Eyes May be harmful in case of inhalation. May cause respiratory tract irritation May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation May cause eye irritation Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed

2.3 Other hazards

No data available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASS D2A: Very toxic material causing other toxic effects. Chronic toxicity CLASS D2B: Toxic material causing other toxic effects. Teratogen GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 5) Reproductive Toxicity (Category 1B) Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (Category 2), Liver, Kidney, Endocrine system.