General Information
Version
7.2
Revision date
2025-12-08
Product name
Ethion Formulation
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pharmaceutical
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)
H300+H310, H318, H331, H370, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310
Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irri- tation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Central nervous system) repeated exposure Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 environment - acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 environment - chronic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system). H372 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec- tion/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON P391 Collect spillage.
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
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irri- : Category 1 tation Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Central nervous system) repeated exposure Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 environment - acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 environment - chronic hazard