Megacillin

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 13750 BENZYLPENICILLIN POTASSIUM SALT -- 6850-00F055581
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:13750 BENZYLPENICILLIN POTASSIUM SALT
MSDS Date:05/01/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F055581
MSDS Number: CGJKV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM
CAS:113-98-4
RTECS #:XH9700000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 8900 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:HARMFUL IF INGESTED, INHALED/ABSORBED
    THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY & SKIN REACTIONS.
    SKIN: DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:GI DISTURBANCES.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF
    CONSCIOUS. SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL  ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
    FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT: 417.2-422.6F.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:(SEE SUPP)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, HEAVY METAL SALTS, OXIDIZING AGENTS, GLYCEROL, ALCOHOL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION: CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A
    CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER,
    IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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