General Information
Revision date
2020-10-08
Product name
ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION
CAS No.
153773-82-1
Emergency telephone
1-866-562-4708 (ProPharma
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Company Information
company name
WG Critical Care, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H317, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of Substance or Combustible Dust Mixture: Respiratory Sensitivity 1 H334
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H334 – May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection P304+P341 - If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P342+P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor/… P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
2.3 Other hazards
Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic) have been reported in patients receiving beta lactam antibiotic therapy. These reactions occur more in individuals with a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens (2). Cross sensitivity: People sensitive to cephalosporins or to penicillins and penicillin derivatives, or to penicillamine may also be sensitive to this material. If heated the substance may emit toxic fumes (for more information see section 5.2). Unknown acute toxicity: Not applicable
