General Information
Revision date
2021-01-21
Product name
Metformin hydrochloride
Product Synonyms
1,1-Dimethylbiguanide Hydrochloride
CAS No.
1115-70-4
Emergency telephone
department
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
J&K Scientific LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
jkus@jk-sci.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H320
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
GHS07
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin and eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/ international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 REACTIVITY 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable.
vPvB Substances
Not applicable.
