General Information
Revision date
2020-06-11
Product name
Dexamethasone
Product Synonyms
LKT Laboratories, Inc
CAS No.
50-02-2
supplier name
545 Phalen Blvd
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
LKT Laboratories, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
getinfo@lktlabs.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Skin Sensitization (Category 1), H317 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Respiratory sensitization (Category 1), H334 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Hazard and
Precautionary statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. P261 - Avoid breathing dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapors, and spray. P264 - Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 - Wear protective gloves, eye protection and face protection. P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Health hazards
2 Flammability: 0 2 Fire hazard: 0 Reactive hazard: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation - May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Respiratory sensitization. Skin - May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. Skin sensitization. Eyes - Causes serious eye irritation. Ingestion - May be harmful if swallowed.
