Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
302-79-4
Name of the chemical
Tretinoin (INN) (retinoic acid and its salts)
Concentration
Vitamin A acid
General Information
Revision date
2018-09-21
Product name
Tretinoin
Product Synonyms
Vitamin A acid * All-trans-retinoic acid
Chemical name
Retinoic acid
CAS No.
302-79-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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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
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1
Environmental hazards
Not classified
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
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 on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 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. 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 This product is supplied in a small quantity which does not constitute a combustible dust hazard. classified (HNOC) The physical properties of this material indicate that in large quantities accumulated dust may be hazardous
Additional information
Pharmacologically active material.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Reproductive toxicity Category 1 Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
