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EC/CAS
302-79-4
Name of the chemical
Tretinoin (INN) (retinoic acid and its salts)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-10-08
Product name
Retinoic acid
Substance name
Retinoic acid
Product Synonyms
ATRA; Tretinoin
Chemical name
3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2E,4E,6E,8E,-nonatetraenoic acid
CAS No.
302-79-4
supplier name
G-Biosciences/ Geno Technology, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
G-Biosciences/ Geno Technology, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H360, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Full text of H-statements: see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labelling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves. P301+P312 - If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P330 - Rinse mouth. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Full text of H-statements: see section 16 2.2. Label elements GHS US labelling Hazard pictograms (GHS US) : Signal word (GHS US) : Danger