PURINETHOL TABLETS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H335, H340, H350, H360, H372, H412

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The mixture has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies.

EU Classification

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 - Causes skin irritation. Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. Skin sensitisation Category 1 H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B H340 - May cause genetic defects. Carcinogenicity Category 1A H350 - May cause cancer. Reproductive toxicity Category 1B H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation H335 - May cause respiratory exposure irritation. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated Category 1 H372 - Causes damage to organs exposure through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3 H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects. Hazard summary Caution - Pharmaceutical agent. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause cancer. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause irritation to the respiratory system. Exposure to powder or dusts may be irritating to eyes, nose and throat. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause reproductive effects. May cause genetic defects. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse health effects. See section 11 of the SDS for additional information on health hazards. Dangerous for the environment if discharged into watercourses.

2.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Mercaptopurine monohydrate, Starch

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

13,47 % 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. 82,54 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 82,54 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.

2.3 Other hazards

Assume that this material is capable of sustaining combustion. Caution - Pharmaceutical agent. See section 11 of the SDS for additional information on health hazards. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.