Pamidronate Disodium

CIBA-GEIGY CORP - PHARMACEUTICALS DIV -- NDC 0083-2600-04 AREDIA VIALS & AMPULS -- 6505-00F039369
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NDC 0083-2600-04 AREDIA VIALS & AMPULS
MSDS Date:11/18/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F039369
MSDS Number: BWWWG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CIBA-GEIGY CORP - PHARMACEUTICALS DIV
Address:556 MORRIS AVE
City:SUMMIT
State:NJ
ZIP:07901-1303
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-227-5452
Emergency Phone Num:201-227-5452
Preparer's Name:MARTHA WRIGHT
CAGE:0267X
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CIBA-GEIGY CORP
Address:4917 DAWN AVE
Box:18300
City:EAST LANSING
State:MI
ZIP:48823-5605
Country:US
Phone:517-351-5900
CAGE:0267X
Company Name:CIBA-GEIGY CORP,GEIGY PHARMACEUTICALS DIV
Address:556 MORRIS AVE
Box:City:SUMMIT
State:NJ
ZIP:07901-1303
Country:US
Phone:201-277-5452
CAGE:97423

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

Ingred Name:DISODIUM PAMIDRONATE	   *95-1*
CAS:57248-88-1
RTECS #:SZ6525000

Ingred Name:MINNITOL, D- (MANNA SUGAR); MANNITOL
CAS:69-65-8
RTECS #:OP2060000

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
Fraction by Wt: 85%
Other REC Limits:1 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 1560 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:SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. SLIGHTLY TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENT-PAIN, FATIGUE,
    TRANSCIENT FEVER, PHLEBITIS, REDNESS, SWELLING, GI DISTURBANCES,
    FLUCTUATIONS IN SERUM CALCIUM & MINERAL LEVELS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREGNANCY, KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION,
    NEUTROPENIA, BONE MARROW SUPPRESSION, ALLERGY TO BISPHOSPHONATES.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/RUNNING WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP
    & CONTAINERIZE MATERIAL. RESIDUES MAY BE FLUSHED TO THE SANITARY
    SEWER W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE >86F.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF
    THERAPEUTIC USE.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF THERAPEUTIC USE.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:>2%
Appearance and Odor:AMPUL-CLEAR SOLUTION IN VIAL-WHITE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMP >86F.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ALL WASTE WILL BE SENT TO AN APPROPRIATE
    APPROVED DISPOSAL FACILITY FOLLOWING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.
    DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.