General Information
Revision date
2018-10-23
Product name
Dexamethasone
Product Synonyms
MK 125; NSC 34521;
CAS No.
50-02-2
Emergency telephone
1-800-667-0322
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
2.2 Label elements
Warning
Hazard statements
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Appearance Crystalline Physical state Solid Odor No information available
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed Unknown acute toxicity 100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity 100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity 100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (gas) 100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (vapor) 100 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (dust/mist)