VOLTAREN (DICLOFENAC SODIUM) GEL 1%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H319, H336, H361, H372, H412

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 narcotic effects exposure Specific target organ toxicity following Category 1 repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes 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. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing vapours. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see instructions on this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This product will support combustion. Caution - Pharmaceutical agent. See section 11 of the SDS for additional information on health hazards.

Additional information

5.98 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 8.48 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 10.08 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.