General Information
Revision date
2020-01-30
Product name
Levalbuterol Hydrochloride
Product Synonyms
(R)-Albuterol hydrochloride * Levosalbutamol hydrochloride * (R)-Salbutamol hydrochloride
Chemical name
(R)-alpha1-[(tert-Butylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-m-xylene-alpha,alpha"-diol hydrochloride
CAS No.
50293-90-8
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
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (cardiovascular system)
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (cardiovascular system).
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed: Call a poison center/doctor. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
Not available.
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.
