General Information
Revision date
2016-05-03
Product name
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
CAS No.
64-75-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Research Use Only
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 (1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
MP Biomedicals, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H361, H362
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 H361-H362 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast- fed children. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Category 3
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Hazardous Ingredients
tetracycline hydrochloride
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children. May cause respiratory irritation. · WHMIS-symbols: D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Precautionary statements
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label). IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 1 Reactivity = 1 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 1 Reactivity = 1
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable