General Information
Revision date
2018-01-05
Product name
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
Chemical name
2-Naphthacenecarboxamide, 7-chloro-4(dimethylamino-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro- 3,6,10,12,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-, monohydrochloride [4S-(4alpha, 4a alpha, 5a alpha, 6beta, 12a alpha)]-
CAS No.
64-72-2
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
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
Warning
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 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. If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
Pharmacologically active material.
