Fevarin

SOLVAY PHARMACEUTICALS INC -- LUVOX (FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE) -- 6505-00F040550
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LUVOX (FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE)
MSDS Date:12/01/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F040550
MSDS Number: BXLVT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SOLVAY PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Address:901 SAWYER RD
City:MARIETTA
State:GA
ZIP:30062-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-578-9000
Emergency Phone Num:404-578-9000
CAGE:0TBT1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SOLVAY PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Address:901 SAWYER RD
City:MARIETTA
State:GA
ZIP:30062-5000
Country:US
Phone:404-578-9000
CAGE:0TBT1

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

Ingred Name:FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE
CAS:61718-82-9

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 1470-2000 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:NAUSEA, SOMNOLENCE, CONSTIPATION, LOSS
    OF APPETITE & AGITATION HAVE BEEN SEEN AFTER SHORT-TERM ORAL
    ADMINISTRATION OF THE RECOMMENDED HUMAN DOSE (100-300 MG/DAY). NOT
    MUTAGENIC IN THE AMES TEST, MICRO  NUCLEUS TEST & CHROMOSOME
    ABERRATION TEST.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, SOMNOLENCE, CONSTIPATION, LOSS OF
    APPETITE & AGITATION HAVE BEEN SEEN AFTER SHORT-TERM ORAL
    ADMINISTRATION OF THE RECOMMENDED HUMAN DOSE (100-300 MG/DAY). NOT
    MUTAGENIC IN THE AMES TEST, MICRO  NUCLEUS TEST & CHROMOSOME
    ABERRATION TEST.

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

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:CARBONIC ACID, POWDER, HALOGENS, ATOMIZED WATER,
    FOAM, WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MANY NORMALLY NON-FLAMMABLE POWDERS CAN
    BECOME EXPLOSIVE WHEN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES ARE SUSPENDED IN A
    CONFINED ATMOSPHERE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SUCK UP MATERIAL W/AN EXPLOSION-PROTECTED
    INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANER. CAREFULLY COLLECT REMAINDER, (EXTRA
    PERSONAL PROTECTION: PROTECTIVE GLOVES, CLOTHES & AIR STREAM
    HELMET). (SEE SUPP)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ENGINEERING PRACTICES TO CONTROL
    ANY AIRBORNE POWDERS (DUST COLLECTION SYSTEMS).
Other Precautions:AS W/ALL MEDICATIONS, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:FULL-FACE HEPA RESPIRATOR, SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR, AIR STREAM HELMET.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL (GENERAL): CONSISTENT FOR THE
    CONTROL OF AIRBORNE POWDERS.
Protective Gloves:LATEX RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FULL FACE RESPIRATOR
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, PROTECTIVE COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE ENGINEERING PRACTICES TO CONTROL WORKER &
    ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILLS CONT'D: FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE AT MAXIMUM EXPECTED ENVIRONMENTAL
    CONCENTRATIONS IS UNLIKELY TO ADVERSELY AFFECT MICROBIAL ACTIVITY &
    ULTIMATELY WOULD BE EXPECTED TO BIODEGRADE IN THE ENVIRONMENT.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:251.6F
Vapor Pres:<1
Spec Gravity:1.3034-1.3202
Solubility in Water:20 G/L
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

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

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