General Information
Version
6.3
Revision date
2025-10-15
Product name
(±)-Propranolol hydrochloride
CAS No.
318-98-9
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
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity: 16.8% (oral), 23.8% (dermal), 25.1% (inhalation)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H227 - Combustible liquid. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H332 - Harmful if inhaled.
Prevention
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 - Avoid breathing vapor. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
P304 + P340, P312 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Causes digestive tract burns. Contains a substance that may emit formaldehyde if stored beyond its shelf life and/or during cure at curing temperatures greater than 60C ( 140F). Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. Repeated exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause irritation of the respiratory system and permanent brain and nervous system damage. Inhalation of vapor/aerosol concentrations above the recommended exposure limits causes headaches, drowsiness and nausea and may lead to unconsciousness or death. Emits toxic fumes when heated. See toxicological information (Section 11)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 4 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity: 16.8% (oral), 23.8% (dermal), 25.1% (inhalation)