Mitoxantrone Dihydrochloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 4] WHMIS 2015: Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 2] Germ Cell Mutagenicity [Category 2] Carcinogenicity [Category 2] Toxic to Reproduction [Category 1A] Effects on or Via Lactation Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 1]

Signal word

Danger!

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of causing cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child May cause harm to breast-fed children Causes damage to: Blood System Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Liver Digestive Tract Heart Hematopoietic System Skin

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Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust, fume, mist, vapors or spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid contact during pregnancy or while nursing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. 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 exposed: Call a poison center or doctor.

Storage

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]