General Information
Version
6.3
Revision date
2023-10-26
Product name
Tetracycline hydrochloride
CAS No.
64-75-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 800 097, +61 2 9037 2994
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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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H361, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Other hazards
- none
