General Information
Revision date
2010-02-27
Product name
Ginseng root from Panax quinquefolium (American ginseng)
Emergency telephone
(314) 776-6555
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Emergency Overview
2.3 Other hazards
No known OSHA hazards
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 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. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P322 Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Health hazards
0 Flammability: 0 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
