General Information
Revision date
2014-10-30
Product name
Mesalamine
Product Synonyms
5-Aminosalicylic acid
Chemical name
Benzoic acid 5-amino-2-hydroxy-
CAS No.
89-57-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
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
Warning
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.
Hazard pictograms
No symbol.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes eye irritation.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
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
Not available.
Disposal
Not available. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.
