Retinol

Fisher Scientific

Revision date : 2025-12-21

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GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

68-26-8

Name of the chemical

(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol (45)

Concentration

<=100

General Information

Version

4

Revision date

2025-12-21

Product name

Retinol

Product Synonyms

Vitamin A

CAS No.

68-26-8

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Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Warning Hazard Statements May form combustible dust concentrations in air Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of damaging the unborn child

Prevention

Keep container tightly closed Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Rinse mouth If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Light sensitive

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Combustible Dusts

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