General Information
Revision date
2018-01-19
Product name
Busulfan
Product Synonyms
1,4-Butanediol dimethanesulfonate
CAS No.
55-98-1
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Toxic if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation May cause genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Prevention
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 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear eye/face protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes 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 Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https //www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.