General Information
Revision date
2015-03-03
Product name
Megestrol Acetate
CAS No.
595-33-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use
Emergency telephone
1.800.424.9300, +1.703.527.3887
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Company Information
company name
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
scbt@scbt.com
GHS Information
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Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This chemical is considered hazardous by the
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2
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Warning
Hazard statements
Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Further information
NFPA
Health hazards
0 HMIS 0 Flammability 1 Flammability 1 Stability 0
Physical hazards
0 Physical and chemical - Personal protection - properties
