Nitazoxanide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Product Name/Chemical Name CAS Number EC-No. Molecular Weight Chemical Formula Concentration Nitazoxanide 55981-09-4 259-931-8 307.28 C₁₂H₉N₃O₅S 100% Nitazoxanide: Emergency Overview

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3

Hazard statements

H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P261: Avoid breathing {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}. P301+312 IF SWALLOWED P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P330: Rinse mouth. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Health hazards

3 Flammability: 0 2 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.