Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
98%
EC/CAS
100-51-6
Name of the chemical
Benzyl Alcohol
Concentration
1%
General Information
Product name
PEGASYS(R) Prefilled Syringes (0.18 mg/0.5 ml)
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Company Information
company name
Hoffmann-La Roche Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Form liquid Color colorless Hazard Overview - May cause allergic reactions.
Potential health effects
Exposure: Inhalation, Ingestion, Skin contact, Eye contact, Injection - Target Organs: skin, eyes, mucous membranes, Central nervous system, Hematopoietic/blood system, Immune System - Acute Effects: May cause eye irritation., May cause skin irritation., May cause allergic reactions., This material has not been tested as a whole; therefore, the information described below is based on one or more of its ingredients., May cause mucous membrane irritation (inflammation)., May cause central nervous system effects., Signs and symptoms may include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and lack of muscular coordination., May cause "flu-like" symptoms such as fever, fatigue, chills, headache, nausea and muscular pain., This material is not likely to be significantly absorbed via occupational routes of entry due to its chemical structure and large molecular weight.
Potential chronic health
May cause blood system changes - Carcinogenicity: formulation not listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA
