General Information
Revision date
2016-01-08
Product name
Code(s)J607 - Hygromycin B
CAS No.
31282-04-9
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@amresco-inc.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H310, H318, H330, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Danger
Hazard statements
H300 - Fatal if swallowed H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H318 - Causes serious eye damage H330 - Fatal if inhaled H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Appearance White to Light brown Physical State Powder Odor No information available
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Specific treatment (see .? on this label) Specific treatment is urgent (see .? on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not regulated
