General Information
Version
8.0
Revision date
2025-12-13
Product name
Oxytetracycline Solid Formulation
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Veterinary product
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)
H314, H317, H360D, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irri- tation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 environment - acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 environment - chronic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H360D May damage the unborn child. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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
P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 + P310 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately 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 P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. 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
May form explosive dust-air mixture during processing, handling or other means.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irri- : Category 1 tation Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 environment - acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 environment - chronic hazard
