General Information
Revision date
2018-10-05
Product name
Phenacetin
Product Synonyms
p-Acetophenetidide * Acetphenetidin
Chemical name
Acetamide, N-(4-ethoxyphenol)-
CAS No.
62-44-2
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 Carcinogenicity Category 1A
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. May cause cancer.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 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 None known.
Additional information
Pharmacologically active material.
