General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Reserpine
Product Synonyms
3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoyl methyl reserpate
CAS No.
50-55-5
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)
H302+H312+H332, H351, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312+H332
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Pale yellow Odorless Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Sensitivity to light Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
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
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
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. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity