General Information
Revision date
2019-03-05
Product name
Cephalexin
Product Synonyms
Cephalexin monohydrate
Chemical name
5-Thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-[(aminophenylacetyl)amino]-3-methyl-8-oxo-, monohydrate [6R-[6alpha,7beta(R*)]]-
CAS No.
23325-78-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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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
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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 in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Not available.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise This product is supplied in a small quantity which does not constitute a combustible dust hazard.
Classified (HNOC)
The physical properties of this material indicate that in large quantities accumulated dust may be hazardous.
Additional information
Pharmacologically active material.
