General Information
Revision date
2015-07-07
Product name
Diethylstilbestrol
Product Synonyms
DES; Stilboestrol
Chemical name
Phenol 4,4"-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-,(E)-
CAS No.
56-53-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
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
OSHA Hazards Note May cause cancer.
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1 OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
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 Not classified.
