General Information
Revision date
2017-09-01
Product name
Doxercalciferol
Product Synonyms
1alpha-Hydroxyergocalciferol * 1alpha-Hydroxyvitamin D2
Chemical name
(5Z,7E,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraene-1’,3’-diol
CAS No.
54573-75-0
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 1 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 exposure
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
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
Highly potent pharmacologically active material.
