General Information
Revision date
2020-08-11
Product name
Dexamethasone
Product Synonyms
9$1-Fluoro-11$3,17$1,21-trihydroxy-16$1-methylpregn-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
CAS No.
50-02-2
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
NZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H351, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.7B - Substances that are suspected human carcinogens 6.8B - Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants 6.9A - Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002835
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required 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
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