Hygromycin B

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 2] WHMIS 2015: Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 2] Acute Toxicity - Inhalation [Category 1] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Sensitization - Respiratory [Category 1] Sensitization - Skin [Category 1]

Signal word

Danger!

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes serious eye damage May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction

Hazard pictograms

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Prevention

Do not breathe dust, fume, mist, vapors or spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin Wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. 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 center or doctor.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).

2.3 Other hazards

None. [HNOC]