Excede Sterile Suspension

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified. Label elements, including precautionary statements

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

Prevention

Avoid breathing mist or vapour. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store away from incompatible materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

Additional information

May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May cause effects similar to those generally seen in clinical use of antibiotics including gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, transient diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Individuals who are sensitive to beta lactam antibiotics, both penicillins and cephalosporins, may experience contact or systemic hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis upon exposure to this drug. Effects on blood and blood-forming organs have also occurred.