Amsacrine

PHARMACEUTICAL RESOURCES BRANCH, DTP, DCT, NCI -- 249992 AMSACRINE -- 6505-00F052198
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:249992 AMSACRINE
MSDS Date:09/30/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F052198
MSDS Number: CDBDY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHARMACEUTICAL RESOURCES BRANCH, DTP, DCT, NCI
Address:EXEC PLAZA N ROOM 818, 6130 EXEC BLVD
City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20852-5000
Country:US
CAGE:PHARR
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHARMACEUTICAL RESOURCES BRANCH, DTP, DCT, NCI
Address:EXEC PLAZA N ROOM 818, 6130 EXEC BLVD
City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20852-5000
Country:US
CAGE:PHARR

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

Ingred Name:METHANESULFONAMIDE,
    N-(4-(9-ACRIDINYLAMINO)-3-METHOXYPHENOL)METHANESULFONAMIDE,
    AMSACRINE
CAS:51264-14-3
RTECS #:PB1080000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(MOUSE): 810 MG/CUM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTENTIALLY HARMFUL. CARDIOTOXICITY
    WAS NOTED IN 2.3% OF 3200 PATIENTS & WAS ASSOCIATED W/ANTHRACYCLINE
    EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:STOMATITIS, MUCOSITIS, HEPATOXICITY(ELEVATED
    TRANSAMINASE, ALKALINE PHOSPHATES, BILIRUBIN), NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA, ALOPECIA, HYPOKALEMIA, SEIZURES.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN:
    WASH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    GIVE CPR IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MATERIALS APPROPRIATE TO THE SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVAUCATE PERSONNEL TO A SAFE AREA. USE SCBA &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY
    RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS & DISCARD. SWEEP UP
    COMPOUND, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING
    DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WAS H AFTER COMPOUND PICKUP IS COMPLETE &
    DISPOSE OF.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:THIS MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED ONLY BY THOSE TRAINED
    IN THE HANDLING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. AVOID CONTACT &
    INHALATION. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LABORATORY OPERATIONS: CONDUCT IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD,
    GLOVE BOX/VENTILATED CABINET EQUIPPED W/MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/LATEX WHEN HANDLING
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN HANDLING
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE LABORATORY COAT/APRON, SAFETY
    SHOWER & EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT: 453.2-456.8F.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:(SEE SUPP)
Solubility in Water:<0.1 MG/ML
Appearance and Odor:REDDISH ORANGE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE W/CHLORIDE IONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2 & NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

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

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