PAXIL CR TABLETS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

result in GHS classification: 2.1 GHS classification of substance or mixture, and national or regional information

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity (fertility, the unborn Category 2 child) Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation exposure Specific target organ toxicity following Category 1 (bones) repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility. Causes damage to organs (bones) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. 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. 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. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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 CENTRE or doctor/physician. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

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. 2.3 Other hazards which do not Assume that this material is capable of sustaining combustion. result in GHS classification Caution - Pharmaceutical agent. See section 11 for additional information on health hazards. See section 11 of the SDS for additional information on health hazards.

Additional information

12.8 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 100 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 100 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity. 88.8 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 88.8 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.