General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-12-22
Product name
Nalidixic acid
Product Synonyms
1,4-Dihydro-1-ethyl-7-methyl-4-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid
CAS No.
389-08-2
Emergency telephone
1-800-234-7437, 001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H334, H336, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause drowsiness and dizziness Suspected of causing genetic defects
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear respiratory protection
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Light sensitive
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS).
