Metronidazole

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H341, H350, H412

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Off-white Odorless Emergency Overview May be harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell 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 be harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. No information available This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Chronic aquatic toxicity