General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-29
Product name
Hydrocortisone
Product Synonyms
11beta,17alpha,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
CAS No.
50-23-7
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H360, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H360
May damage fertility or the unborn child
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
