General Information
Version
6.0
Revision date
2019-10-24
Product name
Mechlorethamine hydrochloride
CAS No.
55-86-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
SIGMA-ALDRICH CANADA CO
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H310, H310, H314, H318, H340, H350, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310
Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification in accordance with Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1), H310 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B), H340 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Vesicant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1), H310 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B), H340 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.