Metaproterenol Sulfate

BOEHRINGER-INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS -- METAPROTERENOL SULFATE, ALUPENT -- 6505-01-078-0667
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METAPROTERENOL SULFATE, ALUPENT
MSDS Date:04/01/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-078-0667
MSDS Number: BWLFF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER-INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS
Address:900 RIDGEBURY RD
Box:849
City:RIDGEFIELD
State:CT
ZIP:06877
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-798-5521
Emergency Phone Num:203-798-4312
Preparer's Name:(MSDS#:BIPI01(ALUPENT))
CAGE:6J831
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER-INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS
Address:900 RIDGEBURY RD
Box:849
City:RIDGEFIELD
State:CT
ZIP:06877
Country:US
Phone:203-798-4312
CAGE:6J831

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

Ingred Name:BENZYL ALCOHOL,3,5-DIHYDROXY-ALPHA-(ISOPROPYL AMINO)
    METHYL-SULFATE (2:1) (SALT) OR METAPROTERENOL SULFATE OR ALUPENT
CAS:5874-97-5
RTECS #:DO2275000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL, RAT = 5538 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:ACUTE:EYE, SKIN, &/OR RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC:POSSIBLE HYPERSENTSITIZATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NOT LISTED AS
    CARCINOGEN/POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN BY NTP/IARC/OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:POSSBILE ALLERGIC REACTION TO DUST IF INHALED,
    INGEST OR IN CONTACT W/SKIN,TACHYCARDIA, HYPERTENSION,
    PALPITATIONS, NERVOUSNESS, TREMOR, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HPERSENSITIVITY TO MATERIAL,
    HYPERTENSION, CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE,
    HYPERTHYROIDISM, DIABETES.

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

First Aid:PERSONS DEVELOPING HYPERSENSITIVITY(ANAPHYLACTIC)REACTIONS
    MUST RECEIVE IMMED MED ATTN.INGEST:FLUSH OUT MOUTH W/WATER.SEEK MED
    ATTN.INHAL:REMOVE TO WELL VENTI AREA.GET MED ATTN.BREATH DIFF GIVE
    OXY.BR EATH STOP START ART RESP.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMIN CLOTH.FLUSH
    W/COPIOUS QUANT OF WATER.IRRIT/RASH DEVELOPS GET MED
    ATTN.EYE:IRRIGATE W/COPIOUS QUANT OF WATER.SEEK IMMED MED ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR FOAM
    AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE AND MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS W/ALL FIRES EVACUATE PERSONNEL TO SAFE
    AREA.FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING EQMPT &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTH.USE WATERSPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPO CNTNRS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AS W/ANY FINELY DIVIDED ORG SOLID DUST
    MAY BE EXPLO FI MIXED W/AIR IN CRITICAL PROPORTIONS & PRESENCE OF
    IGN SOURCE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROVED RESP & CHEM COMPATIBLE
    GLOVES.VACUUM/SWEEP UP SPILLAGE.AVOID CREATING DUST.PLACE SPILLAGE
    IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.VENTILATE AR EA & WASH SPILL SITE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTH.AVOID
    BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE DUST CONTROL.STORE IN AIRTIGHT
    CONTAINER.PROTECT FROM LIGHT & EXTREMES OF HEAT.
Other Precautions:MECHANICAL EQMPT WHICH COMES IN CONTACT W/DRY
    MATERIAL SHOLD BE GROUNDED TO DISSIPATE POTENTIAL BUILDUP OF STATIC
    ELECTRICITY.REPORT ANY EXPO INCIDENT TO YOUR SUPERVISOR.DO NOT
    PERMIT EAT/DRINK/SMOKE  NEAR MATL.

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

Respiratory Protection:THE NEED FOR RESP PROTECTION SHOULD BE
    DETERMINED BY AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SURVEY. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    DUST RESPIRATORS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DUST SHOULD BE USED IF
    RESPIRATORS ARE FOUND TO BE NECESS ARY.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE. LOCAL EXHAUST:RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL
    AREA):RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAF GOGGLES FOR PROTECTION FROM DUST
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE LAB APPAREL, PROTECT EXPO
    SKIN.IF DUST HAZ EXISTS AN EYEWASH FOUNTAIN SHOULD BE MADE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOR CONTROL OF
    DUST.WASH WELL AFT HANDLING MATL.WEAR FRESH CLOTH DAILY.WASH
    CONTAMIN CLOTH.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:401F,205C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIS, A HEAVY METAL IONS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MATERIAL IS STABLE FROM A SAFETY POINT OF
    VIEW.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION OR UNDER
    FIRE CONDITONS, MATERIAL EMITS TOXIC FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECOMMENDED METHOD IS BY INCINERATION OR
    LANDFILL.

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