General Information
Revision date
2017-05-11
Product name
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Substance name
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
CAS No.
64-75-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
A bacteriostatic antibiotic with activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
supplier name
Geno Technology, Inc.
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 (USA/Canada), +1-703-527-3887 (Intl
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Geno Technology, Inc.
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
technical@GBiosciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H334, H335, H340, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
Classification (GHS-US)
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Respiratory sensitization, Category 1B H334 May cause an allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B H340 May cause genetic defects Reproductive toxicity Category 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H334 - May cause an allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H340 - May cause genetic defects H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P304+P341 - If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact 06/28/2019 EN (English US) lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 - Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P342+P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center or doctor P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available 2.4.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
