MERCK & MERCK-SHARP & DOHME DIV -- DECADRON (ELIXIR) -- 6505-00F051841
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MSDS Safety Information 
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FSC: 6505
MSDS Date: 10/18/1990
MSDS Num: CCFVQ
LIIN: 00F051841
Tech Review: 11/01/1996
Product ID: DECADRON (ELIXIR)
Responsible Party
Cage: GO622
Name: MERCK & CO INC MERCK-SHARP & DOHME DIV
Address: 4 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
City: WEST POINT PA 19486-5000 US
Info Phone Number: 800-637-2579
Emergency Phone Number: 800-637-2579
Preparer's Name: E SARGENT
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Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. 
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Cage: GO622
Assigned Ind: Y
Name: MERCK & CO INC MERCK-SHARP & DOHME DIV
Address: 4 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
City: WEST POINT PA 19486-5000
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Contractor Summary 
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Cage: GO622
Name: MERCK & CO INC MERCK-SHARP & DOHME DIV
Address: 4 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
City: WEST POINT PA 19486-5000 US
Phone: 800-637-2579
Cage: 06990
Name: MERCK-SHARP AND DOHME DIV OF MERCK AND CO INC
Address: SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
City: WEST POINT PA 19486 US
Phone: 215-540-8629
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Ingredients 
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Cas: 50-02-2
RTECS #: TU3980000
Name: DEXAMETHASONE   *96-3*
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Health Hazards Data 
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: NO
Skin: NO
Ingestion: YES
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: DROWSINESS, HYPOTHERMIA, TACHYCARDIA,
  CONVULSIONS & COMA.
First Aid: EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/WATER.
  INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: ABSORB SMALL SPILLS ON VERMICULITE/OTHER
  SUITABLE ABSORBING MATERIALS & PLACE IN SEALED CONTAINER. DIKE LARGE
  SPILLS & TRANSFER TO AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE IN A WELL
  CLOSED CONTAINER.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information 
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Extinguishing Media: FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, FOG/WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SCBA.
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Control Measures 
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Respiratory Protection: NOT REQUIRED.
Ventilation: NONE REQUIRED.
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Physical/Chemical Properties 
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Solubility in Water: COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor: CLEAR, COLORLESS AQUEOUS SOLUTION
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Reactivity Data 
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Stability Indicator: YES
Materials To Avoid: ALKALI
Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC FREE AMINES
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
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Toxicological Information 
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Ecological Information 
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MSDS Transport Information 
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Regulatory Information 
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Other Information 
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HAZCOM Label 
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Product ID: DECADRON (ELIXIR)
Cage: GO622
Company Name: MERCK & CO INC MERCK-SHARP & DOHME DIV
Street: 4 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
City: WEST POINT PA
Zipcode: 19486-5000 US
Health Emergency Phone: 800-637-2579
Date Of Label Review: 10/12/1999
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