General Information
Version
8.2
Revision date
2024-07-02
Product name
Dexamethasone
CAS No.
50-02-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for development and research
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science 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)
H361, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H361
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Oral (Category 1), H370 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs if swallowed.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
- none
