Chloramphenicol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview : WARNING! SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Powder.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation May cause respiratory irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Skin May be harmful in contact with skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .