General Information
Revision date
2024-08-23
Product name
Verteporfin
Chemical name
(±)-trans-3,4-Dicarboxy-4,4a-dihydro-4a,8,14,19-tetramethyl-18-vinyl-23H,25H- benzo[b]porphine-9,13-dipropanoic acid, 3,4,9-trimethyl ester mixture with (±)- trans-3,4-dicarboxy-4,4a-dihydro-4a,8,14,19-tetramethyl-18-vinyl-23H,25H- benzo[b]porphine-9,13-dipropionic acid, 3,4,13-trimethyl ester
CAS No.
129497-78-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For analytical laboratory use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Hazard pictograms
None.
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 None known.
Additional information
Pharmacologically active material.
