General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2025-02-26
Product name
Chloramphenicol
CAS No.
56-75-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory research purposes
Emergency telephone
+81-3-5640-8878, +81-3-5640-8902
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
globalbusiness@tcichemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H340, H350, H361, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H340
May cause genetic defects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Bone marrow, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Heart) repeated exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Bone marrow, Gastrointestinal tract, Nerv- ous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Heart) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Bone marrow, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Heart) repeated exposure
