General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2026-07-19
Product name
Ganciclovir
CAS No.
82410-32-0
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)
H340, H351, H360, H362
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H340
May cause genetic defects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid No information available Emergency Overview May cause genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Effects on or via lactation. May cause harm to breast-fed children Classification of the substance or mixture Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Effects on or via lactation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H340 - May cause genetic defects H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H362 - May cause harm to breast-fed children H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P263 - Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
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 genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Effects on or via lactation Label Elements
