Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
500-038-2/25322-68-3
Name of the chemical
polyethyleneglycol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-03-04
Product name
MUPIROCIN OINTMENT
Chemical name
(E)-(2S 3R 4R 5S)-5-[(2S 3S 4S 5S)-2 3-Epoxy-5-hydroxy-4- methylhexyl]tetrahydro-3 4-dihydroxy-β- methyl-2H-pyran-2-crotonic acid ester with 9-hydroxynonanoic acid
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
of the PRODUCT
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Other than Relevant Use HOW SUPPLIED 20 mg in 1 g Clear Ointment NDC 0093-1010-42 22 g in 1 tube
Manufacturer Name
TEVA
Emergency telephone
1-800/424-9300, 01-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TEVA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TevaSDSRequest@tevapharm.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Product definition
This product is a colorless to pale yellow ointment with a mild odor
Health hazards
In the workplace, exposure via inhalation or eye contact may cause irritation. Prolonged skin contact may cause redness or skin discomfort. Ingestion may be harmful. In therapeutic use, the most common adverse effects reported included rash, nausea, reddening of skin, dry skin, tenderness, swelling, contact dermatitis, and increased pus (when present). Prolonged therapeutic use may cause an overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. These effects may be possible as a result of workplace exposure. See Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for information on other potential health hazards known from therapeutic use. Flammability Hazards: This product is combustible and may ignite if exposed to direct flame or if highly heated for a prolonged period. When involved in a fire, this product may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds, including carbon and nitrogen oxides, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, formic acid, glyoxal, and dioxalane. Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive.
Environmental hazards
Large quantities released to the aquatic and terrestrial environment may have an adverse effect Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders should wear appropriate protection for the situation to which they respond.
