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Safety (MSDS) data for dibucaine hydrochloride  

Safety (MSDS) data for dibucaine hydrochloride


General

    Synonyms: benzolin, butoxycinchoninic acid, diethylenediamine hydrochloride, cincaine hydrochloride, sovcain, sovcaine, percaine, numerous other non-systematic names
    Use: local anesthetic
    Molecular formula: C20H29N3O2
    CAS No: 61-12-1
    EC No: 200-498-1

Physical data

    Appearance: white powder
    Melting point: 99 - 101 C
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Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.

Toxicology

    May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or if absorbed through skin. Severe eye irritant. Respiratory irritant. Photosensitizer.

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    IPR-RAT LD50 22 mg kg-1
    SCU-RAT LD50 27 mg kg-1
    IVN-RAT LD50 52 mg kg-1
    ORL-BWD LD50 42 mg kg-1

    Risk phrases
    (The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
    R37 R41.

Transport information

    (The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)
    UN No 2811. Packing group III. Major hazard class 6.1.

Personal protection

    Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.

    Safety phrases
    (The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
    S26 S36 S37.

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