General Information
Revision date
2015-05-13
Product name
Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
l Finshed Pharmaceutical Product; For procedures in which a rapid and shortacting topical ophthalmic anesthetic is indicated such as in tonometry, gonioscopy, removal of corneal foreign bodies, conjunctival scraping for diagnostic purposes, suture removal from the cornea, other short corneal and conjunctival procedures
1.2.2. Uses advised against
l Refer to the product insert and/or prescribing information for restrictions on use and contraindications
Manufacturer Name
l Bausch & Lomb
Emergency telephone
l 18005355053 Infotrac
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
l Bausch & Lomb
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
UN GHS According to: UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
UN GHS l No data available
2.2 Label elements
UN GHS WARNING
Hazard statements
Anesthetic effect on eyes May cause eye irritation 0.5% May cause serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
Prevention l Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash thoroughly after handling. Response l IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Storage/Disposal l Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature 1525ºC (5977ºF), to maintain product integrity. Use before date marked on carton and/or container.
2.3 Other hazards
UN GHS l No data available
