General Information
Revision date
2023-03-17
Product name
Cefoxitin
CAS No.
35607-66-0
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H334
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Respiratory Sensitization Category 1
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
Response
P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
