BRISTOL-MYERS -- MEGACE TABLETS -- 6505-01-208-6253 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MEGACE TABLETS
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-208-6253
MSDS Number: CCJBM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BRISTOL-MYERS
Address:2400 W LLOYD EXPY
City:EVANSVILLE
State:IN
ZIP:47721
Country:US
Info Phone Num:812-429-7800/5678/5000
Emergency Phone Num:812-429-5000/5678
CAGE:0AE47
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BRISTOL-MYERS
Address:2400 W LLOYD EXPY
City:EVANSVILLE
State:IN
ZIP:47721-0001
Country:US
Phone:812-429-7800
CAGE:0AE47
Company Name:BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, U.S.PHARM. & NUTRI
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:97374

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

Ingred Name:MEGESTROL ACETATE (20 TO 40 MG/TABLET)
CAS:595-33-5
RTECS #:TU4075000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (I.V., MOUSE) 56 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE. ACUTE-
    EYE/SKIN/INHALATION:EXPOSURE NOT LIKELY DUE TO THE PHYSICAL FORM OF
    THE TABLET. IF EYE CONTACT OCCURS, MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS.
    ORAL:MAY CAUSE EDEMA AND VAGINAL BLEEDING. CH RONIC- POSSIBLE
    CARCINOGEN BASED ON CONFLICTING ANIMAL DATA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EDEMA, EYE IRRITATION

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
    SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
    APPROPRIATE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
    USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP SPILLED TABLETS AND PLACE IN SUITABLE
    CONTAINER. IF TABLETS ARE CRUSHED, CLEAN POWDER WITH DAMP CLOTH OR
    TOWEL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURES. KEEP OUT
    OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:AS A GENERAL RULE, WHEN HANDLING PHARMACEUTICAL OR
    LABORATORY PRODUCTS, AVOID ALL FORMS OF CONTACT AND INHALATION OF
    DUST, FUMES, MISTS, AND/OR VAPORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTE R HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS IS HIGH, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:LATEX RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER AND LAB
    COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT IS APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
    (FDA) FOR USE AS A PRESCRIPTION DRUG. FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS
    DISPENSING WITHOUT PRECRIPTION.

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:427F,220C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT KNOWN
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:TABLET

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN AN INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL
    FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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