Phenacetin

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2026-07-07

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GHS08 GHS07
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Version

8.5

Revision date

2026-07-07

Product name

Phenacetin

CAS No.

62-44-2

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses

Emergency telephone

+61 2 9037 2994

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Merck Life Science Pty Ltd

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H341, H350

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer.

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. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1A

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