Colchicine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H330, H318, H340

Code

Statements

H300+H330

Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

United States) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300+H330 - H318 Causes serious eye damage. H340 May cause genetic defects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None