Dexamethasone Formulation

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Revision date : 2026-01-21

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GHS08 GHS07
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 3

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Version

5.2

Revision date

2026-01-21

Product name

Dexamethasone Formulation

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Veterinary product

Emergency telephone

1-908-423-6000

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

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)

H317, H360D, H412

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Skin sensitization Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Long-term (chronic) aquatic Category 3 hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H360D May damage the unborn child. H412 Harmful 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. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec- tion/ face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin sensitization : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Long-term (chronic) aquatic : Category 3 hazard

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