Urea

Hazard statements (CLP)

H341

Code

Statements

H341

Suspected of causing genetic defects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Warning! Suspected of causing genetic defects. When heated, Urea forms hazardous decomposition products, including Ammonia, CO, CO2; if burned emits NO, NO2. Can cause redness and irritation of skin and eyes. See Section 11

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Section 10 Stability Reactivity

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Global Harmonized System) Suspected of causing genetic defects. Category 2 (H341)

Hazard pictograms

Hazards Definitions See Section 16)

Hazard statements

Suspected of causing genetic defects. (H341)

Prevention

Obtain special Instructions before use. (P201) Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. (P202) Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. (P280)

Response

IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: Get Medical Attention. (P308+P315)

Storage

Store locked up. (P405)

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. See Section 13: Disposal Considerations in this document. (P501) NFPA Health 2 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0

Potential health effects

Hazardous in case of skin contact, eye contact, ingestion, and inhalation

Principle Routes of Exposure

Entry Skin contact, Inhalation, Eye contact Target Organs: blood, cardiovascular system Acute Exposure Symptoms Inhalation (breathing): Urea dust may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Eye Contact: Contact may cause eye irritation including stinging, watering and redness. Skin Contact: Contact may cause irritation including redness, itching and pain. Ingestion (swallowing): May cause irritation of the digestive tract if ingested. High exposures may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Chronic Exposure Symptoms: Effects of overexposure may include irritation of the nose, throat, and digestive tract, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing and shortness of breath, and may affect behavior (altered sleep time, change in motor activity), cardiovascular system (heart rate).

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Conditions aggravated by exposure may include skin disorders and respiratory (asthma-like) disorders. Carcinogenicity Data: Inadequate data available NTP No OSHA No IARC Monograph No Not Listed Also See: Section 11 for more Toxicological information