General Information
Revision date
2015-01-08
Product name
paclitaxel (Taxol equivalent) *for use in research only
CAS No.
33069-62-4
Emergency telephone
866-536-0631
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Company Information
company name
Life Technologies
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H335, H361, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification According to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC: In accordance with local and national regulations The preparation is classified as dangerous in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Signal word
Danger
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Reproductive toxicity Category 2
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
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 P273 - Avoid release to the environment P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell European Union
R-phrase(s)
R37 - Irritating to respiratory system R38 - Irritating to skin R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
S-phrase(s)
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately S22 - Do not breathe dust S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Potential health effects
eyes Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Specific effects Carcinogenic effects Not applicable Mutagenic effects Not applicable Reproductive toxicity May impair fertility May cause harm to the unborn child Sensitisation R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact