General Information
Revision date
2015-04-25
Product name
Mercaptopurine Tablets USP, 50mg
CAS No.
6112-76-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Indicated for maintenance therapy of acute lymphatic (lymphocytic, lymophoblastic) leukemia
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Company Information
company name
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
Hazard pictograms
None.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
This is a pharmaceutical product designed to be prescribed by a licensed health care professional. Should any person while using this product observe any adverse health effects, they should seek medical treatment.
Prevention
Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Response
Wash hands after handling.
Storage
Store at 20 – 25 ºC (68 - 77ºF). Store in a dry place.
Disposal
Incineration of waste at an approved USEPA incinerator is recommended. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
