Haloperidol

MCNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL,DIV. OF MCNEIL LABS INC. -- HALDOL BRAND HALOPERIDOL TABLETS - 5 MG -- 6505-00-480-7255
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HALDOL BRAND HALOPERIDOL TABLETS - 5 MG
MSDS Date:11/21/1985
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-480-7255
MSDS Number: BDZWN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MCNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL,DIV. OF MCNEIL LABS INC.
Address:WELSH & MCKEAN ROADS
City:SPRING HOUSE
State:PA
ZIP:19477-0776
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-628-5000
Emergency Phone Num:215-628-5000
Preparer's Name:BRIAN E. REYNOLDS,PH.D.
CAGE:04501
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MCNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION OF MCNEIL LAB INC
Address:WELSH RD
Box:City:SPRING HOUSE
State:PA
ZIP:19477
Country:US
Phone:215-628-5000
CAGE:04501

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

Ingred Name:HALOPERIDOL <
    4-(4-(P-CHLOROPHENYL)-4-HYDROXYPIPERIDINO)-4-FLUORO-BUTYROPHENONE >
CAS:52-86-8
RTECS #:EU1575000
Fraction by Wt: 0.4-8%

Ingred Name:STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 13-20%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9192

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:93 TO 163 MG/KG ORAL RATS (ACTIVE INGRED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MANUFACTURER LISTS A SLIGHT HEALTH
    HAZARD, WITH SLIGHT ACUTE TOXICITY TO THE EYES.
Effects of Overexposure:TRANSFER OF MATERIAL FROM FINGERS TO EYE IS THE
    ONLY HAZARD LIKELY TO OCCUR DURING EXPECTED HANDLING AND/OR USE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SEE BOX INSERT FOR CAUTIONS.

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

First Aid:FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. SEE A PHYSICIAN. SEE
    INSERT PACKED IN BOX FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NORMAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM INTO A CLOSED WASTE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS PRODUCT IS A PRESCRIPTION DRUG.
    HANDLE AND STORE APPROPRIATELY.
Other Precautions:REFER TO BOX INSERT BEFORE USING OR HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION. WHEN HANDLING LARGE AMOUNTS , USE
    LOCAL EXHAUST TO COLLECT ANY DUST GENERATED.
Protective Gloves:NONE NEEDED
Eye Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Other Protective Equipment:NO SPECIAL PROTECTION REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE NORMAL
    PRESCRIPTION DRUG HANDLING HYGIENIC PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:TABLETS; MAY BE WHITE,YELLOW,PINK,GREEN,AQUA,OR
    SALMON. MILD ODOR OF ANISETTE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HMIS: EXCEPT CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON
    MONOXIDE IN EVENT OF FIRE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL IS NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE. IT MAY BE
    DISPOSED OF AS NORMAL SOLID WASTE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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