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STERIS LABORATORIES -- INFED BRAND OF IRON DEXTRAN INJECTION, USP -- 6505-00F039196
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:INFED BRAND OF IRON DEXTRAN INJECTION, USP
MSDS Date:06/01/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F039196
MSDS Number: BWWMM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:STERIS LABORATORIES
Address:620 N 51ST AVE
City:PHOENIX
State:AZ
ZIP:85043-2702
Country:US
Info Phone Num:602-278-1400
Emergency Phone Num:602-278-1400
Preparer's Name:ROBERT MOORE
CAGE:0BZC5
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:STERIS LABORATORIES INC
Address:620 N 51ST AVE
Box:City:PHOENIX
State:AZ
ZIP:85043-2702
Country:US
Phone:602-278-2400
CAGE:0BZC5

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

Ingred Name:IRON DEXTRAN COMPLEX
CAS:9004-66-4
RTECS #:NI2200000
Fraction by Wt: 5%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAN LEAD TO HEMOSIDEROSIS, A CONDITION
    IN WHICH IRON PIGMENT IS DEPOSITED IN THE BODY TISSUES. SOLUBLE
    IRON SALTS CAN PRODUCE CORROSIVE DAMAGE TO THE STOMACH & SMALL
    INTESTINE FOLLOWING INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

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

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

Extinguishing Media:USE APPROPRIATE MEDIUM FOR UNDERLYING OF FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR THE RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT. WIPE WORKING SURFACE TO DRYNESS, THEN WASH W/SOAP &
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE ALL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS IN
    A WAY THAT WILL AVOID CONTACT W/& INHALATION OF DUST, FUMES, MISTS
    &/VAPORS ASSOCIATED W/THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

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

Respiratory Protection: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

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

Spec Gravity:1.37
pH:5-6.5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT

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

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

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