Paclitaxel, Anticancer agent

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335, H361

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 - (H315) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 - (H318) Skin sensitisation Category 1 - (H317) Reproductive toxicity Category 2 - (H361) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - (H335) Label elements Exclamation mark

Health hazards

Corrosion

Signal word

DANGER Hazard statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a doctor if you feel unwell Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Caution - substance not yet tested completely. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 2 - (H315) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 - (H318) Skin sensitisation Category 1 - (H317) Reproductive toxicity Category 2 - (H361) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - (H335) Label elements