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Identification
- Name:
- metronidazole
- CAS:
- 443-48-1
- EC/EINECS:
- 207-136-1
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H9N3O3
- Uses:
- pesticide
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
No classifications available
Specific health risks
Breast cancer ?
Substances classified with H362 phrase (may cause harm to breast-fed children). Toxic for reproduction due to effects on lactation or due to transmissibility through breast milk.
Carcinogens (other sources) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.