Bretylum

FUJISAWA INC (FORMERLY LYPHOMED INC) -- BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE -- 6505-00F039430
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE
MSDS Date:02/19/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F039430
MSDS Number: BWWYN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA INC (FORMERLY LYPHOMED INC)
Address:2020 RUBY
City:MELROSE PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60160-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-450-7569/7500
Emergency Phone Num:708-450-7569/7500
CAGE:GO395
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA INC (FORMERLY LYPHOMED INC)
Address:2020 RUBY
City:MELROSE PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60160-5000
Country:US
Phone:708-450-7569/7500
CAGE:GO395
Company Name:LYPHOMED INC  DIV OF FUJISAWA USA INC
Address:2020 RUBY ST
Box:City:MELROSE PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60160-1112
Country:US
Phone:312-345-6170
CAGE:60567

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

Ingred Name:BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE		     *95-1*
CAS:61-75-6
RTECS #:BO9450000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(MOUSE): 400 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES, SKIN/RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. MILD CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, BRADYCARDIA, HICCUPS, NASAL CONJESTION, FEVER, SWEATING,
    FLUSHING, RASH

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: FLUSH MOUTH OUT
    W/WATER. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2/FOAM AS APPROPRIATE
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE & MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VACUUM
    W/VACUUM CLEANER HAVING A HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE (HEPA)
    FILTER/ABSORB LIQUID W/PAPER TOWELS. WIPE WORKING SURFACES TO
    DRYNESS, THEN WASH W/SOAP & WATER.

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

Other Precautions:WHEN HANDLING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, AVOID ALL
    CONTACT & INHALATION OF DUST, FUMES, MISTS/VAPORS ASSOCIATED W/THE
    PRODUCT.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE SURGICAL LATEX
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION IS A STERILE, NONPYROGENIC SOLUTION OF
    BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE IN WATER FOR INJECTION.

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

pH:4.5-7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SOLUTION W/NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING, EXPOSURE TO LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE
    W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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