Bupivacaine Hydrochloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Cardio-vascular system, Central nervous system) single exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes damage to organs (Cardio-vascular system, Central nervous system).

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Cardio-vascular system, Central nervous system) single exposure