Pentazocaine

UPJOHN CO THE -- 43794 TALWIN-V -- 6505-00F040292
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:43794 TALWIN-V
MSDS Date:07/01/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F040292
MSDS Number: BXLHZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UPJOHN CO THE
Address:7171 PORTAGE RD
City:KALAMAZOO
State:MI
ZIP:49001-0199
Country:US
Info Phone Num:616-385-7358/800-253-8600
Emergency Phone Num:616-323-7555/616-323-5122
CAGE:GO374
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHARMACIA & UPJOHN
Address:7171 PORTAGE RD
Box:City:KALAMAZOO
State:MI
ZIP:49001-0199
Country:US
Phone:616-833-5122/616-833-7555
CAGE:93703
Company Name:UPJOHN CO THE
Address:7171 PORTAGE RD
City:KALAMAZOO
State:MI
ZIP:49001-0199
Country:US
Phone:616-323-7555
CAGE:GO374

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

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 96.5%

Ingred Name:PENTAZOCINE 	      *95-2*
CAS:359-83-1
RTECS #:PB8750000

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%

Ingred Name:ACETONE SODIUM BISULFITE *95-2*
CAS:540-92-1
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 14.8 MG/KG TALWIN-V
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION. ACETONE SODIUM
    BISULFITE-MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS.
    MANIFESTATIONS OF AN ALLERGIC RESPONSE MAY INCLUDE ANAPHYLACTIC
    REACTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, LIGHT
    HEADEDNESS, VOMITING, EUPHORIA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HYPERSENSITIVITY TO PENTAZOCINE
    LACTATE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
    INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2/DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    BODY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE VENTILATION & RESPIRATORY, SKIN & EYE
    PROTECTION. KEEP OUT OF DRAINS; PREVENT ENTRY TO SURFACE WATER,
    GROUNDWATER & SOIL. VACUUM/SCOOP MATERIAL & PLACE IN CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. PROTECT
    FROM LIGHT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS TYPE
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TALWIN-V IS A VETERINARY PRODUCT USED FOR ANALGESIA. NOT FOR HUMAN USE.

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS-TO-PALE YELLOW LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEATING, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY INCINERATION IN ACCORDANCE
    W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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