General Information
Version
6.3
Revision date
2023-09-01
Product name
Methyl hexacosanoate
CAS No.
5802-82-4
REACH No
A
Emergency telephone
+44 (0)870 8200418
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science UK Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
Section 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with soap and water. P304+P340+P312 If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breath- ing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2), H319 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3), H335
