Hydroxyurea

Hazard statements (CLP)

H340, H360

Code

Statements

H340

May cause genetic defects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Off-white Odorless Emergency Overview May cause genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Moisture sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H340 - May cause genetic defects H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention

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

May cause genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity