General Information
Product name
Metronidazole
Product Synonyms
2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol
CAS No.
443-48-1
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Company Information
company name
Sciencelab.com, Inc
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Hazardous in case of ingestion. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Potential chronic health
Effects Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Hazardous in case of ingestion. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified 2 (Reasonably anticipated.) by NTP. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available. The substance is toxic to mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
