General Information
Version
14.0
Revision date
2025-12-06
Product name
Imipenem / Cilastatin Formulation
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pharmaceutical
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)
H319, H334, H361d
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other hazards
Contact with dust can cause mechanical irritation or drying of the skin. Hazards associated with a change in physical form Conditions Hazards If small particles are generated during further May form combustible dust concentrations in processing, handling or by other means. air.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing diffi- culties if inhaled. H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protec- tion.
Response
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a doc- tor.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Eye irritation : Category 2A Respiratory sensitization : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Other hazards Contact with dust can cause mechanical irritation or drying of the skin. Hazards associated with a change in physical form: Conditions Hazards If small particles are generated during further May form combustible dust concentrations in processing, handling or by other means. air.
