Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
4.2
Revision date
2025-04-14
Product name
Ribavirin Solid Formulation
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pharmaceutical
supplier name
MSD
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, H335, H341, H360Df, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Oral) Category 1 (Blood)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility. H372 Causes damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.
Other hazards
Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation. Contact with dust can cause mechanical irritation or drying of the skin. May form explosive dust-air mixture during processing, handling or other means
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 5 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 1 (Blood) - repeated exposure (Oral)
