General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-10-10
Product name
Simvastatin
Substance name
Simvastatin
Product Synonyms
Mevinolin
Chemical name
2,2-Dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-[2-(tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl)ethyl]-1-naphthalenyl ester butanoic acid
CAS No.
79902-63-9
supplier name
G-Biosciences/ Geno Technology, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
G-Biosciences/ Geno Technology, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H362, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Reproductive toxicity, Additional category, Effects on or via lactation H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children. 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
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation H362 - May cause harm to breast-fed children 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. P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. P263 - Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing. 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. 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). 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. 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 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Reproductive toxicity, Additional category, Effects on or via lactation H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children. 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) : Warning
