General Information
Revision date
2015-02-25
Product name
Metronidazole
Product Synonyms
2-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-imiazole-1-ethanol
CAS No.
443-48-1
Manufacturer Name
Chem Service, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Chem Service, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@chemservice.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3
Long term hazards
OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
Not applicable.
