Excenel RTU Sterile Suspension

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance: Off-white to pale buff colored suspension

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

May cause allergic skin and respiratory reaction Eye Contact: May cause mild irritation based on components. Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation based on components. May cause allergic skin reaction based on components. Inhalation: Repeated inhalation may result in sensitization. An Occupational Exposure Limit has been established for one or more of the ingredients (see Section 8). Ingestion: Not acutely toxic based on components Known Clinical Effects: Individuals who are sensitive to beta lactam antibiotics, both penicillins and cephalosporins, may experience contact or systemic hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis upon exposure to this drug.

Potential health effects

Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Effects on blood and blood forming organs have also occurred. If an allergic reaction occurs, the worker should be removed to the nearest emergency room and the appropriate therapy instituted. EU Indication of danger: Harmful EU Hazard Symbols: EU Risk Phrases: R42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. Note: This document has been prepared in accordance with standards for workplace safety, which require the inclusion of all known hazards of the active substance or its intermediates regardless of the potential risk. The precautionary statements and warnings included may not apply in all cases. Your needs may vary depending upon the potential for exposure in your workplace.