Carboplatin (USAN)

Safety (MSDS) data for carboplatin

Safety (MSDS) data for carboplatin


General

    Synonyms: 1,1-cyclobutanedicarboxylatodiamineplatinum(II), CBDCA, paraplatin
    Use: anti-cancer drug
    Molecular formula: C6H12N2O4Pt
    CAS No: 41575-94-4
    EINECS No: 255-446-0

Physical data

    Appearance: white crystals or powder
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Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    Toxic by ingestion. May be harmful through inhalation or skin contact. May cause reproductive defects. May act as a sensitizer.

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    ORL-RAT LD50 343 mg kg-1
    SCN-RAT LD50 72 mg kg-1
    IPN-MUS LD50 118 mg kg-1

    Risk phrases
    (The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
    R25.

Transport information

Personal protection

    Safety glasses. Do not breathe dust.

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