UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION INC -- GUAIFENESIN -- 6505-01-147-9537
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:GUAIFENESIN
MSDS Date:07/18/1986
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-147-9537
MSDS Number: BXNZT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION INC
Address:12601 TWINBROOK PKWY
City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20852-1717
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-881-0666
Emergency Phone Num:301-881-0666
CAGE:14128
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION INC
Address:12601 TWINBROOK PKWY
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20852-1717
Country:US
Phone:301-881-0666
CAGE:14128
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Ingred Name:GUAIFENESIN, USP
CAS:93-14-1
RTECS #:TY8400000
Ingred Name:PSEUDOEPHEDRINE *95-2*
CAS:90-82-4
RTECS #:UL5800000
Ingred Name:PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE
CAS:7460-12-0
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 5500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:USUAL ORAL ADULT DOSE OF GUAIFENESIN
IS-200-400 MG EVERY 4 HOURS NOT TO EXCEED 2400 MG A DAY. POSSIBLE
ALLERGIC REACTION TO DUST IF INHALED/INGESTED/CONTACT W/SKIN. EYES,
SKIN/REPIRATORY TRACT IRRITAT ION. POSSIBLE HYPERSENSITIZATION.
MATERIAL MAY BE IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:GI DISCOMFORT, DROWSINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HYPERSENSITIVITY TO MATERIAL
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
QUANTITIES OF WATER. INGESTION: FLUSH OUT MOUTH W/WATER. GIVE
CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2/FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE TO SAFE AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING EQUIPMENT & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS ASSUMED TO BE COMBUSTIBLE. AS
W/ALL DRY POWDERS IT'S ADVISABLE TO GROUND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN
CONTACT (SEE SUPP)
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR & CHEMICALLY
COMPATIBLE GLOVES. VACUUM/SWEEP UP SPILLAGE. AVOID DUST. PLACE IN
APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH
SITE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHT CONTAINER. STORE PER
LABEL & OTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE PRODUCT INTEGRITY.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
DUST/MIST. USE W/ADEQUATE DUST CONTROL. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS A
REFERENCE STANDARD FOR USE IN CHEMICAL ANALYSIS NOT FOR HUMAN
CONSUMPTION.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE LABORATORY APPAREL.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DON'T PERMIT
EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEARANCE & ODOR CONT'D: W/SLIGHT CHARACTERISTIC ODOR. UNUSUAL FIRE
CONT'D: IN CONTACT W/DRY MATERIAL TO DISSIPATE THE POTENTIAL
BUILDUP OF STATIC ELECTRICITY. ITS USE IS INTENDED BY PERSONS
HAVING T ECHNICAL SKILL.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Solubility in Water:1 G/33 ML
Appearance and Odor:WHITE/SLIGHTLY GREY CRYSTALS/CRYSTALLINE AGGREGATES
W/NO ODOR (SEE SUPP)
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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