Ceftiofur Sodium Sterile Powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H319, H334

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear protective gloves. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Response

If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a poison center/doctor. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store away from incompatible materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)

Additional information

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. Ingestion of this material may cause effects similar to those generally seen in clinical use of antibiotics including gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, transient diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified. Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Combustible dust