G D SEARLE -- SC-10295 METRONIDAZOLE ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6505 NIIN: 01-139-4931 MSDS Date: 09/27/1994 MSDS Num: BYPBY Product ID: SC-10295 METRONIDAZOLE MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: SEARL Name: G D SEARLE Box: 5110 City: CHICAGO IL 60680-5000 Info Phone Number: 847-982-7557 Emergency Phone Number: 847-982-7557 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: SEARL Name: G D SEARLE Box: 5110 City: CHICAGO IL 60680-5000 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: SEARL Name: G D SEARLE Box: 5110 City: CHICAGO IL 60680-5000 Phone: 708-470-6606/708-982-7000 ======================================================= Item Description Information ======================================================= Item Name: METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION,USP Unit of Issue: PG Quantitative Expression: 00000000024EA UI Container Qty: 1 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 443-48-1 RTECS #: NI5600000 Name: METRONIDAZOLE (CARCINOGEN BY IARC GROUP 2B & NTP) *95-4* % Wt: 100 ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50(RAT): 3 GM/KG Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: NO Skin: NO Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: YES IARC: YES OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: HYPERSENSITIVITY/RASH/ITCHING/NASAL CONGESTION/DRYNESS OF MOUTH/VAGINA/FEVER/CONVULSIVE SEIZURES/NUMBNESS/TINGLING OF HANDS/FEET/DIZZINESS/BALANCE PROBLEMS/HEADACHE/CONFUSION/IRRITABILITY/DEPRESSION/W EAKNESS/INSOMNIA/METALLIC TASTE/FURRY TONGUE/MOUTH SORES/LOSS OF APPETITE/NAUSEA/VOMITING/DIARRHEA/PAIN/CONSTIPATION. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: SEE INGREDIENTS. Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: HYPERSENSITIVITY/RASH/ITCHING/NASAL CONGESTION/DRYNESS OF MOUTH/VAGINA/FEVER/CONVULSIVE SEIZURES/NUMBNESS/TINGLING OF HANDS/FEET/DIZZINESS/BALANCE PROBLEMS/HEADACHE/CONFUSION/IRRITABILITY/DEPRESSION/W EAKNESS/INSOMIA/METALLIC TASTE/FURRY TONGUE/MOUTH SORES/LOSS OF APPETITE/NAUSEA/VOMITING/DIARRHEA/CONSTIPATION/PAIN. First Aid: INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, MONITOR BLOOD PRESSURE, RESPIRATION, TEMP & GENERAL CONDITION. TREAT CONVULSIONS BY KEEPING VICTIM IN LYING POSITION, TURNING HEAD TO ALLOW FOR DRAINAGE, MAINTAINING A N OPEN AIRWAY & SELF INJURY. SKIN: WASHW/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE GENERAL SUPPORT & MONITOR BLOOD PRESSURE, RESPIRATION, TEMP & CONDITION.(SUPP) ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: VACUUM MATERIAL W/HEPA FILTERED VACUUM CLEANER/WET SWEEP. COLLECT WASTE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. WASH SITE W/DETERGENT & WATER. DON'T FLUSH MATERIAL INTO SEWER. Waste Disposal Methods: INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. THIS MATERIAL IS PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT & CARE SHOULD BE USED IN HANDLING. Other Precautions: AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, REGULAR FOAM/EXTINGUISHING AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures: EVACUATE AREA & FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE. AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: WILL BURN IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: USE DUST RESPIRATOR W/HEPA FILTER FOR OPERATIONS W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION BUT W/SOME POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE (SUCH AS MANUAL TRANSFER OPERATIONS)/SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTY OPERATIONS W/O ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST Protective Gloves: CHEMICALLY RESISTANT Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES Other Protective Equipment: LONG SLEEVES & DISPOSABLE COVERALLS. Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: NO ANTIDOTE APPROPRIATE. SUPPORTIVE CARE AS INDICATED. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= M.P/F.P Text: 316.4-320F Appearance and Odor: CREAM COLORED CRYSTALLINE POWDER W/NONE TO SLIGHT ODOR ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Materials To Avoid: ACIDS, BASES OXIDIZERS Hazardous Decomposition Products: NITROGEN OXIDES Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: SC-10295 METRONIDAZOLE Cage: SEARL Company Name: G D SEARLE PO Box: 5110 City: CHICAGO IL Zipcode: 60680-5000 Health Emergency Phone: 847-982-7557 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 12/16/1998 Status Code: C Label Date: 12/16/1998 Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: HYPERSENSITIVITY/RASH/ITCHING/NASAL CONGESTION/DRYNESS OF MOUTH/VAGINA/FEVER/CONVULSIVE SEIZURES/NUMBNESS/TINGLING OF HANDS/FEET/DIZZINESS/BALANCE PROBLEMS/HEADACHE/CONFUSION/IRRITABILITY/DEPRESSION/W EAKNESS/INSOMNIA/METALLIC TASTE/FURRY TONGUE/MOUTH SORES/LOSS OF APPETITE/NAUSEA/VOMITING/DIARRHEA/PAIN/CONSTIPATION. HYPERSENSITIVITY/RASH/ITCHING/NASAL CONGESTION/DRYNESS OF MOUTH/VAGINA/FEVER/CON VULSIVE SEIZURES/NUMBNESS/TINGLING OF HANDS/FEET/DIZZINESS/BALANCE PROBLEMS/HEADACHE/CONFUSION/IRRITABILITY/DEPRESSION/WEAKNESS/INSOMIA/METALLIC TASTE/FURRY TONGUE/MOUTH SORES/LOSS OF APPETITE/NAUSEA/ VOMITING/DIARRHEA/CONSTIPATION/PAIN. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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