TRETINOIN, USP (Retinoic Acid)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H313, H315, H319, H351, H360, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Classification GHS CLASSIFICATION Acute Toxicity - Oral (Category 4) Acute Toxicity - Dermal (Category 5) Toxic to Reproduction (Category 1A) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Skin Irritation (Category 2) Eye Irritation (Category 2A) Chronic Aquatic Toxicity (Category 1) PICTOGRAM

Signal word

Danger HAZARD STATEMENT(S) Cytotoxic! Extremely hazardous to all tissues Harmful if swallowed May be harmful if in contact with skin May damage fertility or the unborn child Suspected of causing cancer Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects AUSTRALIA-ONLY HAZARDS Not Available

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison center or medical professional; Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (HAIR) Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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. IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: Get medical advice/attention. COLLECT SPILLAGE

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and/or container in accordance with local regulations.

Health hazards

4 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Personal Protection K

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity - Oral (Category 4) Acute Toxicity - Dermal (Category 5) Toxic to Reproduction (Category 1A) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Skin Irritation (Category 2) Eye Irritation (Category 2A) Chronic Aquatic Toxicity (Category 1) PICTOGRAM SIGNAL WORD Danger HAZARD STATEMENT(S) Cytotoxic! Extremely hazardous to all tissues. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if in contact with skin. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing cancer Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. AUSTRALIA-ONLY HAZARDS Not Available.