General Information
Revision date
2014-02-26
Product name
USP SDS US
Product Synonyms
alpha-Methyldopa sesquihydrate
Chemical name
L-Tyrosine, 3-hydroxy-alpha-methyl-, sesquihydrate
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H320, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H320
Causes eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity, single Category 3 narcotic effects exposure
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. 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
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. classified (HNOC)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
