Amitriptyline Hydrochloride

MERCK & CO INC MERCK-SHARP & DOHME DIV -- ELAVIL (INJECTION) -- 6505-00F051840
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ELAVIL (INJECTION)
MSDS Date:10/18/1990
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F051840
MSDS Number: CCFVP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MERCK & CO INC MERCK-SHARP & DOHME DIV
Address:4 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
City:WEST POINT
State:PA
ZIP:19486-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-637-2579
Emergency Phone Num:800-637-2579
Preparer's Name:E SARGENT
CAGE:GO622
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MERCK & CO INC MERCK-SHARP & DOHME DIV
Address:4 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
City:WEST POINT
State:PA
ZIP:19486-5000
Country:US
Phone:800-637-2579
CAGE:GO622
Company Name:MERCK-SHARP AND DOHME DIV OF MERCK AND CO INC
Address:SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
Box:City:WEST POINT
State:PA
ZIP:19486
Country:US
Phone:215-540-8629
CAGE:06990

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

Ingred Name:AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE  *96-3*
CAS:549-18-8
RTECS #:HO9450000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:DROWSINESS, HYPOTHERMIA, TACHYCARDIA,
    CONVULSIONS & COMA.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
    W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, FOG/WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SMALL SPILLS ON VERMICULITE/OTHER
    SUITABLE ABSORBING MATERIALS & PLACE IN SEALED CONTAINER. DIKE
    LARGE SPILLS & TRANSFER TO AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE IN A WELL
    CLOSED CONTAINER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS AQUEOUS SOLUTION

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FREE AMINES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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