Ranitidine hydrochloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Respiratory sensitisation : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Specific target organ : Category 3 (Respiratory system) toxicity - single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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 to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

None known