Vitamin B12a

FUJISAWA INC (FORMERLY LYPHOMED INC) -- HYDROXOCOBALAMIN -- 6505-00F039423
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROXOCOBALAMIN
MSDS Date:03/21/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F039423
MSDS Number: BWWYF
=== 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:HYDROXOCOBALAMIN	     *95-1*
CAS:13422-51-0
RTECS #:GG3820000

=====================  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:ITCHING, TRANSITORY EXANTHEMA, MILD
    TRANSIENT DIARRHEA, FEELING OF SWELLING OF ENTIRE BODY &
    ANAPHYLAXIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:ITCHING, TRANSITORY EXANTHEMA, MILD TRANSIENT
    DIARRHEA, FEELING OF SWELLING OF ENTIRE BODY & ANAPHYLAXIS.

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

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

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMCIAL, FOAM AS APPROPRIATE
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE & MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES.

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

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

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

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

=============  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  ==================

Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR RED SOLUTION

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED

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

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

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