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Health Effects
Acute Health Effects:
From MSDS
ROUTES OF ENTRY
Inhalation: Yes;
Skin: Yes;
Ingestion: Yes
HEALTH HAZARDS
Not considered hazardous under normal use and handling.
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: Possible irritation
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: None Known
Chronic Health Effects:
From MSDS
Not considered hazardous under normal use and handling.
Carcinogenicity:
From MSDS
Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC and OSHA. Not considered hazardous under normal use and handling. The state of California considers metronidazole to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
First Aid:
From MSDS
Skin - wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Eyes - Flush with large amounts of water.
Ingestion - Contact a physician.