Tazarotene
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Tazarotene
5.3
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification
PHYSICAL HAZARDS Not classified
HEALTH HAZARDS
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3
Not classified
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
None
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal word Warning
Causes mild skin irritation
Hazard statements
Precautionary statements:
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
[Response]
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture: Substance
Components: Tazarotene
Percent: >98.0%(GC)
CAS Number: 118292-40-3
C21H21NO2S
Chemical Formula:
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
Ingestion: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
Protection of first-aiders:
tight goggles.
Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Dry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
media:
Specific hazards arising Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
from the chemical: generate poisonous fume.
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Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protective When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled around the leakage area by
emergency procedures: roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Sweep dust to collect it into an airtight container, taking care not to disperse it.
containment and cleaning Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with
up: appropriate laws and regulations.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Technical measures:
Prevent dispersion of dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a local exhaust if dust or aerosol will be generated.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a refrigerator.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Heat-sensitive
Packaging material: Comply with laws.
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: Install a closed system or local exhaust as possible so that workers should not be
exposed directly. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator. Follow local and national regulations.
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Solid
Physical state (20°C):
Form: Crystal- Powder
Colour: Very pale yellow - Yellow
No data available
Odour:
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:105°C
Boiling point/range: No data available
No data available
Flash point:
Flammability or explosive
limits:
Lower: No data available
No data available
Upper:
Relative density: No data available
Solubility(ies):
[Water] No data available
No data available
[Other solvents]
Log Pow: 5.25
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Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.
Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.
reactions:
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulfur oxides
products:
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: orl-rat LD:>2 g/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation: skn-hmn 0.1%/12W-I open
Serious eye No data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
No data available
NTP =
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
US5675100
RTECS Number:
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: No data available
Crustacea: No data available
Algae: No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative No data available
potential(BCF):
Mobility in soil
Log Pow: 5.25
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
Henry's Law No data available
constant(PaM3/mol):
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system.
Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazards Class: Does not correspond to the classification standard of the United Nations
UN-No: Not listed
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26, 2002
and revised on February 16,2011): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport,
loading and unloading were prescribed.
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
