General Information
Revision date
2014-03-13
Product name
Hydrocortisone
Product Synonyms
Cortisol
Chemical name
Pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione,11,17,21-trihydroxy-, (11beta)-
CAS No.
50-23-7
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
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, dermal Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (endocrine system) exposure OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fatal in contact with skin. Causes eye irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (endocrine system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 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.
