General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2016-07-12
Product name
Cefotaxime for Injection (Hospira, Inc.)
Product name
Cefotaxime for Injection (Hospira, Inc.)
Identification on the label/Trade name
Not established
Chemical name
Cephalosporin antibiotic
CAS No.
64485-93-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pharmaceutical product used as antibiotic agent
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hospira, A Pfizer Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pfizer-MSDS@pfizer.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Classification of the Substance or Mixture GHS - Classification Respiratory Sensitization: Category 1 Skin Sensitization: Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary statements
P272 - Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P304 + P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician P302+ P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local and national regulations
Other hazards
Note No data available This document has been prepared in accordance with standards for workplace safety, which require the inclusion of all known hazards of the active substance or its intermediates regardless of the potential risk. The precautionary statements and warnings included may not apply in all cases. Your needs may vary depending upon the potential for exposure in your workplace.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS - Classification Respiratory Sensitization: Category 1 Skin Sensitization: Category 1 US OSHA Specific - Classification Physical Hazard: Combustible Dust