Paclitaxel

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H335, H361, H413

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Toxic To Reproduction, Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 4

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

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}. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

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. P310: Immediately call a {POISON CENTER/doctor/...}. P333+313: If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice/attention. P308+313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical attention/advice 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 serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. May cause respiratory system irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.