GENSIA INC -- SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE INJECTION ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6505 NIIN: 01-009-5019 MSDS Date: 10/27/1994 MSDS Num: BXNYJ Product ID: SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE INJECTION MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 0Y512 Name: GENSIA INC Address: 9360 TOWNE CENTRE DR City: SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1204 Info Phone Number: 800-331-0124/800-729-9991 Emergency Phone Number: 800-331-0124/800-729-9991 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 0Y512 Name: GENSIA INC. Address: 9360 TOWNE CENTRE DR. City: SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1204 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 0KBF5 Name: CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATES INC Address: 9163 CHESAPEAKE DR City: SAN DIEGO CA 92123-1002 Phone: 858-565-0302 Cage: 0Y512 Name: GENSIA INC. Address: 9360 TOWNE CENTRE DR. City: SAN DIEGO CA 92121-1204 Phone: 800-331-0124/800-729-9991 ======================================================= Item Description Information ======================================================= Item Name: SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE,STERILE,USP Specification Number: NONE Type/Grade/Class: NONE Unit of Issue: BT UI Container Qty: 1 Type of Container: BOTTLE ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 13755-38-9 RTECS #: LJ8925000 Name: SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE *95-2* % Wt: 3 OSHA PEL: 5 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 ------------------------------ Cas: 7732-18-5 RTECS #: ZC0110000 Name: WATER % Wt: >97 OSHA PEL: 5 MG/M3 ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50 (RAT): 20 MG/KG (SEE SUPP) Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/INJECTED INTO SKIN. OVEREXPOSURE CAUSES A DROP IN BLOOD PRESSURE. LARGE AMOUNTS TAKEN INTERNALLY, MAY FORM CYANIDE WHEN METABOLIZED. SKIN/EYES: IRRIT ATION. INGESTION: EXTREMELY TOXIC. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION, CYANIDE POISONING, CYANOSIS, RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY, DROP IN BLOOD PRESSURE, DEATH, BLUE-GRAY COLORATION OF THE SKIN/LIPS. First Aid: SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & WATER & RINSE W/RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: GENTLY RUN WATER. USE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO OPEN LIDS. MINIMUM FLUSHING SHOULD BE 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AI R & USE CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: RINSEMOUTH, DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. TAKE COPY OF LABEL & MSDS TO PHYSICIAN/HEALTH PROFESSIONAL W/VICTIM. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: SMALL: (1 VIAL, 2ML) WEAR LATEX/NITRILE GLOVES & SAFETY GLASSES. ABSORB W/POLYPADS/OTHER APPROPRIATE MATERIALS. AVOID SPLASHING/SPRAYING LIQUID. RINSE THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. LARGE: (1000 ML) SHOUL D BE RESPONEDED USING PRE-PLANNED PROCEDURES.(SUPP Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. IF UNALTERED BY THE HANDLING, MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY TREATMENT AT A PERMITTED FACILITY/AS ADVISED BY YOUR LOCAL HAZARDOUS WASTE REGULATORY AUTHORITY. POISON. UN2810. Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE PRODUCT IN ORIGNIAL CONTAINER AT 59-86F. WHEN CLEANING NON-DISPOSABLE EQUIPMENT, WEAR GLOVES/GOGGLES/LAB COAT. WASH EQUIPMENT W/SOAP & WATER. Other Precautions: ALL NEEDLES, SYRINGES, VIALS & OTHER DISPOSABLE ITEMS CONTAMINATED W/PRODUCT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. AVOID ALL CHEMICALS & GETTING ON YOU/IN YOU. DON'T EAT/DRINK WHILE HANDLING. FOLLOW SPECIFI C USE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED W/PRODUCT. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, HALON. Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR EYE PROTECTION. STRUCTURAL FIGHTERS MUST WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSTION, THIS PRODUCT MAY TOXIC FUMES OF HYDROGEN CYANIDE. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: NONE REQUIRED UNDER ROUTINE CONDITIONS OF USE. Ventilation: USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. FOLLOW STANDARD MEDICAL PRODUCT HANDLING PROCEDURES. Protective Gloves: LATEX, NITRILE, RUBBER Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES Other Protective Equipment: LAB COAT, GOWN, SMOCK. Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANLDING. Supplemental Safety and Health: SPILLS CONT'D: PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE USED. CLEAR AFFECTED AREA/PROTECT PEOPLE & RESPOND W/TRAINED PERSONNEL. ABSORB W/POLYPADS/OTHER APPROPRIATE MATERIALS. AVOID SPLASHING/SPRAYING LIQ UID. RINSE THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. PLACE ALL RESIDUE IN A DOUBLE PLASTIC BAG. LD50 IS FOR SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= Spec Gravity: 1 Solubility in Water: COMPLETE Appearance and Odor: CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: HEAT Materials To Avoid: ACIDS, BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS. Hazardous Decomposition Products: HYDROGEN CYANIDE. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: HEAT/CONTACT W/ACIDS/BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS MAY CAUSE RELEASE OF HYDROGEN CYANIDE. ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE INJECTION Cage: 0Y512 Company Name: GENSIA INC. Street: 9360 TOWNE CENTRE DR. City: SAN DIEGO CA Zipcode: 92121-1204 Health Emergency Phone: 800-331-0124/800-729-9991 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: THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/INJECTED INTO SKIN. OVEREXPOSURE CAUSES A DROP IN BLOOD PRESSURE. LARGE AMOUNTS TAKEN INTERNALLY, MAY FORM CYANIDE WHEN METABOLIZED. SKIN/EYES: IRRIT ATION. INGESTION: EXTREMELY TOXIC. IRRITATION, CYANIDE POISONING, CYANOSIS, RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY, DROP IN BLOOD PRESSUR E, DEATH, BLUE-GRAY COLORATION OF THE SKIN/LIPS. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. 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