General Information
Revision date
2014-07-30
Product name
Cefotaxime Sodium
Chemical name
5-Thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 3-[(acetyloxy)methyl]-7-[[(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl]amino]-8-oxo-, monosodium salt, [6R-[6alpha,7beta(Z)]]-
CAS No.
64485-93-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC within US & 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Prevention
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves.
Response
If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a poison center/doctor. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Not available.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.
