General Information
Revision date
2015-01-24
Product name
Nitazoxanide
Product Synonyms
2-(acetyloxy)-N-(5-nitro-2-thiazolyl)-benzamide; NSC 697855; NTZ;
CAS No.
55981-09-4
Emergency telephone
Within USA and Canada
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]:]] Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3
2.2 Label elements
2.2.1 Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]:
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P261: Avoid breathing {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray}.
Response
P301+312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330: Rinse mouth. P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312: Call a {POISON CENTER/doctor/...} if you feel unwell.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Material is irritating to the mucous membranes. May be harmful by inhalation or skin absorption. May cause respiratory irritation. The toxicological properties of this product have not been fully evaluated.
