UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION INC -- DIMENHYDRINATE -- 6505-00F036920
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:DIMENHYDRINATE
MSDS Date:02/26/1990
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F036920
MSDS Number: BVSQY
=== 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
Preparer's Name:JEROME A HALPERIN
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:DIMENHYDRINATE *94-3*
CAS:523-87-5
RTECS #:XH5082000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 1320 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TACHYCARDIA/EPIGASTRIC DISTRESS.
POSSIBLE ALLERGIC REACTION TO DUST IF INHALED/INGESTED/CONTACT
W/SKIN. EYE/SKIN/RESPIRTORY TRACT IRRITATION. POSSIBLE
HYPERSENSITIZATION. IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANE S/RESPIRATORY
TRACT. INDIVIDUALS HYPERSENSITIVE TO OTHER ANTIHISTAMINES MAY BE
HYPERSENSITIVE TO THIS MATERIAL ALSO.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, DRY MOUTH,
BLURRED VISION, DIFFICULT/PAINFUL URINATION, HEADACHE, ANOREXIA,
NERVOUSNESS, RESTLESSNESS, INSOMNIA, RASH, EXCITATION, NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HYPERSENSITIVITY TO MATERIAL,
GLAUCOMA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
QUANTITIES OF WATER. INGESTION: FLUSH OUT MOUTH W/WATER. NO
SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE FOR OVERDOSE W/ANTIHISTAMINES. TREAT
SYMPTOMATICALLY/SUPPORTIV ELY. UTILIZE FOLLOWING: TRIDUCTION OF
EMESIS W/SYRUP OF IPECAC. ASPIRATION HAZARD IN INFANTS/CHILDREN.
GASTRIC LAVAGE W/ISOTONIC/0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION IF UNABLE
TO VOMIT W/IN 3 HOURS. (SUPP)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, FOAM AS APPROPRIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE/MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS & 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 W/DRY MATERIAL TO DISSIPATE STATIC.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR & CHEMICALLY
COMPATIBLE GLOVES. VACUUM/SWEEP UP. AVOID DUST. PLACE MATERIAL IN
APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH
SITE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHT CONTAINER. SHOULD BE
HANDLED/STORED PER LABEL/OTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE PRODUCT
INTEGRITY. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING
DUST/MIST/FUMES/VAPORS. USE W/ADEAUATE DUST CONROL. DON'T PERMIT
EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING NEAR MATERIAL.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE. LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE LABORATORY APPAREL
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT'D: SALINE CATHARTICS/MILK OF MAGNESIA. VASOPRESSORS TO
TREAT HYPOTENSION. DON'T USE EPINEPHRINE MAY FUTHER LOWER BLOOD
PRESSURE. OXYGEN & INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS. DON'T USE STIMULANTS/ANALEP
TIC AGENTS BECAUSE THEY MAY CAUSE SEIZURES. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER W/NO ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES, NITROGEN OXIDES, CHLORIDE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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