Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
302-79-4
Name of the chemical
Tretinoin (INN) (retinoic acid and its salts)
Concentration
>= 90 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.5
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Tretinoin
CAS No.
302-79-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+65 3158 1349
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H360, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P273 Avoid release to the environment. 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P391 Collect spillage.
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 corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard
