Hydrocortisone, 100mg

From STEMCELL Technologies, this laboratory chemical is hydrocortisone provided as its sodium salt. The manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet identifies the substance as 11beta,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 21-sodium succinate (CAS No. 125-04-2), with additional synonyms including cortisol 21-hemisuccinate and hydrocortisone sodium succinate. It is a crystalline solid supplied for laboratory use.

Under the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), the substance is classified as Reproductive toxicity Category 2, with the hazard statement "Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child." Recommended precautions include obtaining special instructions before use and wearing protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. The supplier identified on the Safety Data Sheet is STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc. (Suite 500 - 1618 Station Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1B6, Canada), with an emergency telephone number of 1-800-667-0322.

Reported solubility values from the Safety Data Sheet are 30 mg/mL in DMF, 30 mg/mL in DMSO, 20 mg/mL in Ethanol, and 10 mg/mL in PBS (pH 7.2). The product is not flammable and is stable under recommended transport or storage conditions. Containers should be stored locked up, and contents should be disposed of to an approved waste disposal plant.