Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-86-8
Name of the chemical
Colchicin; 7-Acetamido-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-5,6,7,9-tetrahydrobenzo[a]heptalen-9-on (790/2009)
Concentration
Colchicine
General Information
Revision date
2022-03-31
Product name
Colchicine
Chemical name
Acetamide, N-(5,6,7,9-tetrahydro-1,2,3,10-tetramethoxy-9-oxobenzo[a]heptalen-7-yl)-, (S)-
CAS No.
64-86-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For analytical laboratory use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. 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. Do not breathe dust/fume. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
If exposed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If swallowed Rinse mouth. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
Potent pharmacologically active material.
