Agolutin
Material Safety Data Sheet
Progesterone, 98%
ACC# 34783
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Progesterone, 98%
Catalog Numbers:
AC225650000, AC225650050, AC225650250
Synonyms:
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
57-83-0 |
Progesterone, 98% |
98% | 200-350-6 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white solid.
Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May
cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May cause cancer
based on animal studies. Light sensitive.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Store protected from light. Use only in a chemical fume
hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Hormones and antibiotics room.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Progesterone, 98%
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Progesterone, 98%:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist
respirator or European Standard EN 149.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:129 - 130 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C21H30O2
Molecular Weight:314.46
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 57-83-0:
TW0175000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 57-83-0:
- ACGIH:
Not listed.
- California:
carcinogen, initial date 1/1/88
- NTP:
Suspect carcinogen
- IARC:
Group 2B carcinogen
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
Hazard Class: |
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UN Number: |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 57-83-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 57-83-0 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with
the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Progesterone, 98%, a chemical known
to the state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 57-83-0: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 57-83-0 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #4 Date: 10/03/2005
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