Dexamethasone Formulation

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H360D, H412

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Appearance : suspension Colour : white to off-white May cause an allergic skin reaction. May damage the unborn child. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. GHS Classification Skin sensitisation 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

P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. 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/ hearing protection.

Response

P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P333 + P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. 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 physicochemical hazards

Not classified based on available information.

Health hazards

May cause an allergic skin reaction. May damage the unborn child

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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