Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
232-674-9/9004-34-6
Name of the chemical
cellulose
Concentration
<25%
EC/CAS
209-150-3
Name of the chemical
Aluminium, zinc, magnesium and calcium stearates
Concentration
<5% <50%
General Information
Version
1.0, 18.02.2015
Revision date
2015-02-18
Product name
Megace Tablets, 160 mg
Product Synonyms
Megestrol Acetate Tablets; MJ 6056 Tablets; MJ-6056 Tablets
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This material is a finished drug product for patient use. It is used in the treatment of cancer
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Company Information
company name
USA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MG-GBS-MSDS-Request@bms.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H335, H341, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification and Labelling Common to All Jurisdictions Classification Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction - Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1A Toxic To Reproduction - Developmental Toxicity - Category 1A Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility (male reproductive toxicity, female reproductive toxicity) . May damage the unborn child (developmental toxicity) . May cause respiratory irritation . Causes damage to organs (male reproductive organs, female reproductive organs, adrenal glands, central nervous system, cardiovascular system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dust. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction - Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1A Toxic To Reproduction - Developmental Toxicity - Category 1A Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Specific Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1 Symbol Signal Word Danger Hazard Suspected of causing genetic defects. Statements Suspected of causing cancer. May damage fertility (male reproductive toxicity, female reproductive toxicity) . May damage the unborn child (developmental toxicity) . May cause respiratory irritation . 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION