Nitrofurantoin

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312, H312+H332, H317, H332, H334, H340, H351, H361, H373, H412

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Germ cell mutagenicity 1B H340 May cause genetic defects Contd. from page 1) Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer Reproductive toxicity 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure d ~ GHS07 Acute toxicity - dermal 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin Acute toxicity - inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

d ~ d ~ GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H340 May cause genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. (Contd. from page 2) P312 Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.3 Other hazards

There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Germ cell mutagenicity 1B H340 May cause genetic defects. (Contd. from page 1) Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Reproductive toxicity 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. d ~ GHS07 Acute toxicity - dermal 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute toxicity - inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.