General Information
Version
3.4
Revision date
2024-09-28
Product name
Ribavirin Solid Formulation
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pharmaceutical
Emergency telephone
353-51-601000, +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)
H335, H341, H360Df, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
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 through prolonged or re- peated exposure.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protec- tion/ face protection.
Response
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Hazardous Ingredients
Ribavirin
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumula- tive and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regu- lation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. 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
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B H360Df: May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility. Specific target organ toxicity - single ex- H335: May cause respiratory irritation. posure, Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated H372: Causes damage to organs through pro- exposure, Category 1 longed or repeated exposure.