General Information
Revision date
2023-03-01
Product name
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, USP
CAS No.
1115-70-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
supplier name
MEDISCA Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 44(0)1235239670
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MEDISCA Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H316, H320, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
HMIS Classification GHS CLASSIFICATION Acute Toxicity - Oral (Category 4) Acute Aquatic Toxicity (Category 3) Eye Irritation (Category 2B) Skin Irritation (Category 3)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Harmful to aquatic life. Causes eye irritation Causes mild skin irritation. ADVERSE PHYSIOCHEMICAL, Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. HUMAN HEALTH AND
Prevention
Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment. SHEET
Response
IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a poison center. Get medical help. Rinse mouth 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 help. IF SKIN IRRITATION OCCURS: Get medical help.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and/or container in accordance with local regulations HMIS CLASSIFICATION Health Hazard Flammability Reactivity 0 Personal Protection E
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity - Oral (Category 4) Acute Aquatic Toxicity (Category 3) Eye Irritation (Category 2B) Skin Irritation (Category 3) PICTOGRAM SIGNAL WORD Warning HAZARD STATEMENT(S) Harmful if swallowed Harmful to aquatic life. Causes eye irritation Causes mild skin irritation. ADVERSE PHYSIOCHEMICAL, Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. HUMAN HEALTH AND
