General Information
Revision date
2017-05-18
Product name
Vigabatrin
Product Synonyms
gamma-Vinyl GABA
Chemical name
4-Amino-5-hexenoic acid
CAS No.
68506-86-5
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
Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (eye) exposure
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes damage to organs (eye) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Storage
Not available.
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
None.
