Nitrofurantoin

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H334

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Product Name/Chemical Name CAS Number EC-No. MW Chemical Formula Concentration Nitrofurantoin 67-20-9 200-646-5 238.16 C₈H₆N₄O₅ 100% Nitrofurantoin: Emergency Overview

2.3 Other hazards

Target organ effect, Harmful by ingestion, Irritant, Carcinogen Target Organs: Heart, bone marrow, blood, liver

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Respiratory Sensitization, Category 1 Skin Sensitization, Category 1

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.

Precautionary statements

P261: Avoid breathing {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}. P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301+312 IF SWALLOWED 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 P330: Rinse mouth. P333+313: If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice/attention. P342+311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Health hazards

2 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.