General Information
Revision date
2015-08-15
Product name
Cefotaxime for Injection, USP
Product Synonyms
Cefotaxime Sodium; 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 3-[(acetyloxy)
Chemical name
Sodium [6R-[6α,7β(Z)]]-3-(acetoxymethyl)-7-[(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)(methoxyimino) acetamido]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate
CAS No.
64485-93-4
supplier name
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Prevention
P280 - Wear protective gloves. P284 - Wear respiratory protection. P261 - Avoid breathing dust.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. : Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1
