Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
484-20-8
Name of the chemical
Furocoumarines (e. g. trioxysalen (INN), 8-methoxypsoralen, 5-methoxypsoralen) except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-19
Product name
5-Methoxypsoralen
CAS No.
484-20-8
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H334, H340, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H334
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid White to off-white Odorless Emergency Overview May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Sensitivity to light. Classification of the substance or mixture Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
Response
P304 + P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity
