General Information
Version
03
Revision date
2019-02-14
Product name
Metronidazole
Chemical name
1H-Imidazole-1-ethanol, 2-methyl-5-nitro-
CAS No.
443-48-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H351, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H351
Suspected of causing cancer
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 (nervous system) exposure
Environmental hazards
Not classified
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs (nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
Additional information
Pharmacologically active material. Material name: Metronidazole USPSDSUS 1442009 Version # 03 Revision Date: 02-14-2019 Issue date 07-01-2007 117
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 (nervous system) exposure Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
