trans-Retinoic Acid

Merck Life Science Ltd

Revision date : 2024-02-06

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GHS09 GHS08 GHS07
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

206-129-0/302-79-4

Name of the chemical

Tretinoin (INN) (retinoic acid and its salts)

Concentration

100%

General Information

Version

8.1

Revision date

2024-02-06

Product name

trans-Retinoic Acid

CAS No.

302-79-4

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Reagent for development and research

Emergency telephone

+64 9 801 0034

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 GHS09

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)

H302, H315, H360, H400, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1), H360 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (Category 1), H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards

- none

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