Carboprost

UPJOHN CO THE -- 40644 HEMABATE STERILE SOLUTION -- 6505-01-326-5251
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:40644 HEMABATE STERILE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:06/30/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-326-5251
MSDS Number: BWXWW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UPJOHN CO THE
Address:7171 PORTAGE RD
City:KALAMAZOO
State:MI
ZIP:49001-0199
Country:US
Info Phone Num:616-323-7555
Emergency Phone Num:616-323-7555(D)/616-323-5122(24 HR)
CAGE:GO374
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHARMACIA & UPJOHN
Address:7171 PORTAGE RD
Box:City:KALAMAZOO
State:MI
ZIP:49001-0199
Country:US
Phone:616-833-5122/616-833-7555
CAGE:93703
Company Name:UPJOHN CO THE
Address:7171 PORTAGE RD
City:KALAMAZOO
State:MI
ZIP:49001-0199
Country:US
Phone:616-323-7555
CAGE:GO374

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

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 98%

Ingred Name:NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: <2%

Ingred Name:CARBOPROST TROMETHAMINE   *94-4*
CAS:58551-69-2
RTECS #:UK8026000
Fraction by Wt: 0.03%
Other REC Limits:0.1 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SYSTEMIC OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE GI
    DISTRESS, RESPIRATORY AILMENTS, ADVERSE REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS, SKIN
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
    COUGHING, DYSPNEA, ASTHMA, HYPERTENSION, FLUSHING, PYREXIA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:KNOWN/SUSPECTED HYPERSENSITIVITY TO
    CARBOPROST TROMETHAMINE/OTHER OXYTOCICS, PREGNANCY, ACUTE PELVIC
    INFLAMMATORY DISEASE, ACTIVE CARDIAC/HEPATIC/RESPIRATORY/RENAL
    DISEASE, DIABETES, EPILEPSY.

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

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

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    BODY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROVIDE VENTILATION & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT. KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF DRAINS & PREVENT ENTRY TO
    SURFACE/GROUNDWATER & SOIL. SMALL: ABSORB W/PAPER TOWELS/OTHER
    APPROPRIATE MEDIA. LARGE: VACUUM/SCOOP  UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE & PROTECT
    FROM LIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD AVOID EXPOSURE TO THIS
    DRUG.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HUMAN DRUG USED TO TREAT VARIOUS FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CONDITIONS.

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR SOLUTION IN 1 ML AMPULE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

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

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