Material Safety Data Sheet
Cephalexin Antibiotic Tablets - 200mg & 600mg
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC
Product Name Cephalexin Antibiotic Tablets - 200mg & 600mg
Recommended Use Treatment of bacterial infections sensitive to cephalexin.
Supplier Details Apex Laboratories Pty. Ltd.
ACN Number 000 397 240
Street 61 Chivers Road
Suburb Somersby
State NSW
Country Australia
Post Code 2250
Phone +61 2 4372 1661 (Business hours – 8.30am – 5.00pm)
Fax +61 2 4372 1668 (fax)
Website http://www.apexlabs.com.au
Emergency contact As above or Poisons Information Centre 131126 (Australia)
Classification Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC
Risk Phrases None allocated
Safety Phrases None allocated
ADG Class None allocated
Hazchem Code None allocated
Poisons Schedule S4
Ingredients CAS No Proportion TWA mg/m3 STEL mg/m3
Cephalexin 15686-71-2 >60% not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients NA to 100% NA NA
The TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day
working week over an entire working lifetime. The TWA exposure standard set by Worksafe Australia for dusts not otherwise specified is 10mg/m3. The
STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that should not be exceeded for more than 15 minutes and should not be repeated for more than 4
times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures at the STEL.
Ingestion Generally not required. If concerned rinse mouth with water, give water to
drink and seek medical advice.
Eye Generally not required. If irritation does occur irrigate with copies
quantities of luke warm water for 10 minutes and seek medical advice.
Skin Generally not required. If concerned wash well with soap and water and
seek medical advice.
Inhalation Generally not required. If concerned move to fresh air and seek medical
advice.
Extinguishing Media Foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, water spray (large fires). As
appropriate for surrounding materials.
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SECTION I Identification of the Material and Supplier
SECTION II Hazard Identification
SECTION III Composition
SECTION IV First Aid Measures
SECTION V Fire Fighting Measures
Combustion Hazards May emit carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and sulfur
dioxide under fire conditions.
Precautions for Firefighters Wear breathing apparatus.
Hazchem Code None allocated
Emergency Procedures Spillage of formulated product from marketed packaging is unlikely to ever
be serious, however, in the event of a major spill, protect drains and water
courses from contamination.
Materials and Methods Wear protective clothing (overalls, goggles, gloves and boots) and prevent
further spillage. Shovel spillage into labelled containers and dispose after
consulting appropriate authorities.
Precautions Always use good occupational work practices and observe
recommendations on the label. Keep exposure to this product to a
minimum. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking in storage and handling
areas. Wash hands after handling and remove contaminated clothing and
any protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Conditions Store product in original containers as per label instruction (below 25oC,
air conditioning).
National Exposure Standards No exposure standard has been allocated for this mixture or any
significant ingredient within this mixture.
Biological Limit Values No biological limit has been allocated for this mixture.
Engineering Controls No specific engineering controls are required for this mixture.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Eye protection is not normally necessary. If concerned wear protective
goggles or glasses.
Skin Skin protection is not normally necessary, however it is good practice to
avoid contact with chemicals by wearing suitable gloves when handling.
Respiratory Protection from inhalation is not normally necessary. If ventilation is
inadequate or dust is likely to build up then use of a suitable dust mask
would be appropriate.
Appearance Round, off white, quarter scored tablets.
Odour Typical cephalexin odour.
pH No data available.
Vapour pressure No data available.
Boiling point/range No data available.
Freezing/Melting point No data available.
Solubility Slightly soluble.
Specific gravity/density No data available.
Flash Points No data available.
Flammable limits (in air) No data available.
Ignition temperature No data available.
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SECTION VI Accidental Release Measures
SECTION VII Handling and Storage
SECTION VIII Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
SECTION IX Physical and Chemical Properties
Chemical stability This mixture is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and
handling conditions of temperature and pressure.
Conditions to avoid Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
Incompatible materials No data available.
Decomposition products No known decomposition products.
Hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Handling of the formulated product is not expected to cause any adverse affects. The following data pertains
particularly to the active and any hazardous ingredients in the formulation, rather than this specific formulation.
Acute Health Effects
Ingestion
Eye Eye contact is not a great risk as this product is a tablet. The data
available suggests that this product may cause a transient irritation that is
unlikely to be anything more than mildly uncomfortable. This effect should
disappear when the product is removed.
Skin Skin contact is not a great risk as this product is a tablet. The data
available suggests that this product may cause mild discomfort. Allergic
skin reactions may develop in sensitive individuals.
Inhalation Inhalation is not a great risk as this product is a tablet. The data available
suggests that this product may cause discomfort to the respiratory system
if inhaled. Allergic reactions can result in sensitive individuals following
inhalation.
Chronic Health Effects
Ingestion Some bacteria may develop resistance to this antibiotic with chronic
exposure and there is risk of superinfection due to overgrowth of nonsusceptible
organisms. Loss of white blood cells and platelets has been
reported and side effects are more common in those with pre-existing
renal or hepatic disease.
Eye There is no data available on the long term effects of eye contamination
with this product.
Skin The data available suggests that chronic skin contact may lead to
sensitisation.
Inhalation The data available suggests that chronic inhalation may lead to
sensitisation.
Advice to Doctor Treatment for any adverse effects should be symptomatic. Cephalexin is
widely distributed in body fluids and tissues including pleural, pericardial,
peritoneal and synovial fluid. It also crosses the placenta. The blood
brain barrier is only significantly crossed in the presence of inflammation.
Carcinogenicity No ingredient in this formulation is known to be carcinogenic.
Compounding effects Cephalexin is secreted in breast milk and crosses the placenta and into
foetal circulation.
Ecotoxicity No data available.
Persistence and Degradability No data available.
Mobility No data available.
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SECTION IX Physical and Chemical Properties
SECTION XI Toxicological Information
SECTION XII Ecological Information
SECTION XIII Disposal Considerations
Disposal Methods Empty containers may be recycled or sent to a commercial waste disposal
site. Unused product should be suitable for landfill however contact the
relevant local Waste Disposal Authority.
Special Precautions Do not dispose into sewers or waterways.
UN Number None allocated.
UN Shipping Name None allocated.
ADG Class None allocated
Packing Group None allocated.
Special Precautions None allocated.
Hazchem Code None allocated
Poisons Schedule S4
Date This MSDS has been prepared in March 2004.
NOHSC: National Occupational Health and Safety Commission
ADG Class: Australian Dangerous Goods Class
CAS Number: Chemical Abstracts Service Number
TWA: Time Weighted Average
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
UN: United Nations
Disclaimer
This Material Safety Data Sheet has been developed according to WORKSAFE Australia, NOHSC Guidelines.
Hazard Classifications have been determined in consultation with the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(1999)].
However, to the best of our knowledge, the finished product is unlikely to cause harm to humans handling, administering and dispensing as per label
instructions.
The data, information and recommendations herein are represented in good faith and are believed to be correct as of the date hereof.
The purpose of this Material Safety Data Sheet is to describe products in terms of their safety requirements.
Apex Laboratories Pty Ltd make no representation of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or application, or of any other nature with respect to the
information or the product to which the information refers ("the product").
The information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability prior to use of the product.
The physical data shown herein are typical values based on material tested. These values should not be construed as guaranteed analysis of any specific lot
or as guaranteed specification for the product or specific lots hereof.
Due care should be taken to make sure that the use or disposal of this product and/or its packaging is in compliance with relevant Federal, State and Local
Government Regulations.
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SECTION XIV Transport Information
SECTION XV Regulatory Information
SECTION XVI Other Information
Key to Abbreviations