Metaraminol Bitartrate

FUJISAWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO,DIV OF FUJISAWA USA INC -- METARAMINOL BITARTRATE INJECTION -- 6505-00-753-9601
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METARAMINOL BITARTRATE INJECTION
MSDS Date:08/10/1992
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-753-9601
MSDS Number: BQWCS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO,DIV OF FUJISAWA USA INC
Address:PAKWAY NORTH CENTER, 3 PARKWAY NORTH
City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015-2548
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-317-0800
Emergency Phone Num:708-317-0800, 800-888-7704
Preparer's Name:GREGORY KOLAR
CAGE:EO410
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO
Address:PARKWAY NORTH CENTER, 3 PARKWAY N
Box:City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015-2548
Country:US
Phone:708-317-0800
CAGE:EO410
Company Name:FUJISAWA USA, INC
Address:3 PKY N
Box:City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015-2548
Country:US
Phone:847-317-1256
CAGE:39832
Company Name:FUJISAWA USA, INC.
Address:3 PARKWAY NORTH
Box:City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015-2548
Country:US
Phone:708-317-0800 OR 800-888-7704
CAGE:0K706

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

Ingred Name:METARAMINOL BITARTRATE
CAS:17171-57-2
Fraction by Wt: 10%MG/ML
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 0.44%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:SODIUM BISULFITE  (SASA III)
CAS:7631-90-5
RTECS #:VZ2000000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:(ORAL) LD50 (RAT): 240 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:EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION MAY OCCUR.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

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

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH PROMPTLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER; THEN FLUSH WITH WATER UNTIL
    CHEMICAL IS REMOVED. INGESTION-RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER, DRINK 2 TO 4
    GLASSES OF	WATER AND IMMEDIATELY GET MEDICAL HELP.
    INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE OR MOP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. FLUSH RESIDUE AWAY WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT FREEZE. STORE BETWEEN 2 AND 8C.
    KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. FOR THERAPEUTIC USE
    ONLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:NATURAL VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR REGULAR WORK CLOTHES, INCLUDING
    LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT & TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL PERSONAL HYGIENE AND FOLLOW GOOD
    HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MEDICINE IS FOR THERAPEUTIC USE ONLY. OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS ARE NOT
    FULLY UNDERSTOOD.

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

HCC:N1
pH:3.2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SOLUTION, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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