General Information
Revision date
2021-04-09
Product name
Oxytetracycline Solid Formulation
CAS No.
79-57-2
supplier name
Merck & Co., Inc
Emergency telephone
1-908-423-6000
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)
H314, H317, H360D
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards GHS classification in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Combustible dust Skin corrosion Category 1 Serious eye damage Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1A
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
If small particles are generated during further processing, handling or by other means, may form combustible dust concentrations in air. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H360D May damage the unborn child.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER. P303 + P361 + P353 + P310 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical atten- tion. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.