General Information
Revision date
2020-03-03
Product name
Chloramphenicol
Product Synonyms
2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl]-acetamide; CAF; CAM; CAP; NSC 3069;
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only, not for human or veterinary use
Emergency telephone
+1 (800)424-9300, +1 (703)527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H318, H351, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H318
Causes serious eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H318: Causes serious eye damage. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
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
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes serious eye damage. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2
