General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2025-04-14
Product name
Cefalexin Formulation
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Veterinary product
Emergency telephone
+1-908-423-6000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
MSD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
EHSDATASTEWARD@msd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H334, H335, H361f, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989 Classification Not classified as hazardous according to criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule-1 GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Kidney, Adrenal gland, Blood, Gastrointestinal repeated exposure tract)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney, Adrenal gland, Blood, Gastrointestinal tract) through prolonged or repeated
Prevention
Precautionary statements P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P271 Use only outdoors or with adequate ventilation. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec- tion/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301 + P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. P304 + P340 + P319 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical help if you feel unwell. P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. P342 + P316 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emer- gency medical help immediately.
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Additional information
The following percentage of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) with unknown hazards to the aquatic environment: 21 %
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule-1. GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 5 Respiratory sensitisation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Kidney, Adrenal gland, Blood, Gastrointestinal repeated exposure tract)