General Information
Revision date
2006-04-26
Product name
MELPHALAN
CAS No.
148-82-3
supplier name
MP Biomedicals, LLC
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 (1-703-527-3887
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company name
MP Biomedicals, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Very toxic danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed. May also have serious irreversible effects through skin contact or inhalation. Category of Danger: Very Toxic , Carc. cat. 1
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Inhalation Harmful possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation Ingestion Very Toxic danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed Skin contact Harmful danger of serious damage to health by prolonged skin contact Eye contact: Risk of serious damage to eyes
Hazard statements
Very toxic if swallowed Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Eliminate all ignition sources. Absorb and/or contain spill with inert materials (e.g., sand, vermiculite). Then place in appropriate container. For large spills, use water spray to disperse vapors, flush spill area. Prevent runoff from entering waterways or sewers. Statement of First Aid (Insert POISON with Skull & Crossbones) Call a physician immediately. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Precautionary statements
ANSI Label Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist