General Information
Revision date
2018-03-08
Product name
Ceftizoxime
Chemical name
5-Thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-[[(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl]amino]-8-oxo-, [6R-[6alpha,7beta(Z)]]-
CAS No.
68401-81-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC within US & 1-800-424-9300
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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
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves.
Response
If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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 None known.
Additional information
Pharmacologically active material.
