Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2017-11-09
Product name
MERREM; MERONEM
Chemical name
Carbapenem antibiotic
Emergency telephone
(24 hours) 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Pfizer Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pfizer-MSDS@pfizer.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H319, H334, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Category 2A Respiratory Sensitization: Category 1 Skin Sensitization: Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity: Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity: Category 1 US OSHA Specific - Classification
Physical hazards
Combustible Dust
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary statements
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P272 - Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician P302+ P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P273 - Avoid release to the environment P391 - Collect spillage P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local and national regulations
2.3 Other hazards
An Occupational Exposure Value has been established for one or more of the ingredients (see Section 8). Note: This document has been prepared in accordance with standards for workplace safety, which requires the inclusion of all known hazards of the product or its ingredients regardless of the potential risk. The precautionary statements and warning included may not apply in all cases. Your needs may vary depending upon the potential for exposure in your workplace.
