BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP -- DAUNOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE (CERUBIDINE), 103 -- 6850-00N039900

=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DAUNOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE (CERUBIDINE), 103
MSDS Date:10/28/1985
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N039900
MSDS Number: BRPNY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP
Address:7941 CASTLEWAY DR
Box:50816
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-845-2000
Emergency Phone Num:317-845-2000
Preparer's Name:DALE MARTIN
CAGE:51169
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE ROAD
Box:City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250
Country:US
Phone:317-845-2684
CAGE:51169

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:DAUNOMYCIN, HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS:23541-50-6
RTECS #:HB7870000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL,RAT): 290 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
    SKIN ABSORPTION: MAY BE FATAL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. INHALATION:
    MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. DO NOT INHALE DUST. SKIN: DO NOT GET ON
    SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER H ANDLING. EYE: DO NOT GET IN EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DAUNOMYCIN: GROUP 2A (IARC), VOL
    7,P.61,1987.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: MOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT  BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. EYES:
    FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL
    PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY POWDER, ALCOHOL OR POLYMER
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. VENTILATE
    AREA OF SPILL. COLLECT DRY MATERIAL IN SAFE MANNER WHICH DOES NOT
    GENERATE DUST AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. THEN WASH SPILL SITE
    WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED, DRY AND
    COOL.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR FIRES AND SPILLS.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS SATISFACTORY. LOCAL VENTILATION
    WHEN NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS, CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE-WASH. SAFETY PIPET
    DEVICE. SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:THIN RED NEEDLES

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
UNKNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN FURNACE PROVIDING LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS PERMIT. DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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