Pacerone

Safety (MSDS) data for amiodarone

Safety (MSDS) data for amiodarone

Hazard: harmful


General

    Synonyms: cordarone, various other trade names
    Use: antiarrhythmic agent
    Molecular formula: C25H29I2NO3
    CAS No: 1951-25-3
    EINECS No: 217-772-1

Physical data

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Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    Harmful by ingestion. May be harmful by inhalation or through skin contact.

    Typical Lowest published toxic doses
    ORL-MAN 1714 mg kg-1 / 21 wk intermittent
    ORL-CHD 568 mg kg-1 / 9 wk intermittent
    ORL-WMN 80 mg kg-1 / 10 d intermittent

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    IPN-MUS LD50 254 mg kg-1
    IVN-MUS LD50 178 mg kg-1

    Risk phrases
    (The meaning of any risk phrases which appear in this section is given here.)
    R22.

Transport information

Personal protection

    Safety glasses.

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This information was last updated on February 16, 2005. We have tried to make it as accurate and useful as possible, but can take no responsibility for its use, misuse, or accuracy. We have not verified this information, and cannot guarantee that it is up-to-date.