ACITRETIN CAPSULES Retinoid Anti-psoriasis

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Product definition

This product consists of a two-piece capsule filled with yellow powder in the following colors: light green cap and white body (10 mg), yellow cap and yellow body (17.5 mg), and light green cap and yellow body (25 mg). Health Hazards: This product contains a known human teratogen. In the workplace, exposure to dusts from product via inhalation and skin contact may cause irritation. Eye contact from dusts can cause mechanical irritation. Non-therapeutic ingestion may be harmful. In therapeutic use, the most common adverse effects reported include headache and vertigo. Adverse effects on the eyes, pancreas, liver, kidneys and cardiovascular, skeletal and nervous systems have been reported. Exposure may cause sensitivity to UV light and sun light, resulting in sunburn burn. Reports of depression and other psychological effects have occurred, as well as serious adverse skin reactions and adverse effects on the liver. Exposure during pregnancy will harm to fetus. These effects may be possible as a result of workplace exposure. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional information on adverse effects. Flammability Hazards: This product is combustible and can ignite if highly heated or if exposed to direct flame. When involved in a fire, this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds including carbon and nitrogen oxides). Reactivity Hazards This product is not reactive.

Environmental hazards

May cause harm to aquatic organisms if accidentally released. All environmental release should be avoided. Emergency Recommendations: Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding.