Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
69-72-7
Name of the chemical
Salicylic acid
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-10-10
Product name
Betamethasone / Salicylic Acid Lotion Formulation
supplier name
Merck & Co., Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck & Co., Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
EHSDATASTEWARD@merck.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H319, H336, H360D, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards GHS classification in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity Category 3 - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (Pituitary gland, Immune system, muscle, thymus - repeated exposure gland, Blood, Adrenal gland)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H360D May damage the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Pituitary gland, Immune system, muscle, thymus gland, Blood, Adrenal gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame and hot surfac- es. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.