Erythromycin estolate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H334

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White - Off-white Odorless Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Sensitivity to light Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H302 - Harmful if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P304 + P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P330 - Rinse mouth P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization