General Information
Version
6.5
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Ibuprofen
CAS No.
15687-27-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+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)
H302, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. 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 ad- vice/ attention.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Caution: Physiologically highly active, therapeutically usable substance. The sub- stance must be handled with the care required for hazardous materials.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure