General Information
Revision date
2012-08-27
Product name
Dexamethasone
CAS No.
50-02-2
Manufacturer Name
HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd
Emergency telephone
Please contact the regional HiMedia representation in your country
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Company Information
company name
HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
EU-GHS/CLP] Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Sensitisation, Skin (Category 1) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A) Sensitisation, respiratory (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3)
EU Classification
Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 Causes serious eye irritation H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P342 + P311 IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
R-phrase(s)
R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
S-phrase(s)
S22 Do not breathe dust. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell,seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Other hazards
none
