BXHDB - DEXAMETHASONE PHOS

  • MSDS: BXHDB
  • Manufacturer: FUJISAWA USA INC
  • Product Name: DEXAMETHASONE PHOS
  • National Stock Number: 6505-01-344-3990
Product Identification

Product ID:DEXAMETHASONE PHOS
MSDS Date:01/01/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-344-3990
MSDS Number: BXHDB

Responsible Party
FUJISAWA USA INC
3 PARKWAY NORTH
DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2548
US

Emergency Phone: 708-317-8202

Info Phone: 708-317-8800

Preparer: CHRISTINA J. BARRINGTON

Cage: 24832

Contractor
FUJISAWA USA, INC.
DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2548 US

Telephone: 708-317-0800 OR 800-888-7704

Cage: 0K706

Ingredients

BENZYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 100-51-6

RTECS: DN3150000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


PREGNA-1,4-DIENE-3, 20-DIONE, 9-FLUORO-11-BETA, 17,

CAS: 2392-39-4

RTECS: TU4056000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


DISODIUM SALT; (DEXAMETHASONE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE)

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


SODIUM CITRATE

CAS: 6132-04-3

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


1); (SODIUM SULFITE)

CAS: 7757-83-7

RTECS: WE2150000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR
THERAPEUTIC USE ONLY WHEN PRESCRIBED BY MD. POTENTIAL ADVERSE
REACTIONS FROM PRESCRIBED DOSES & OVERDOSES ARE DESCRIBED IN
PACKAGE INSERT. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE HAS NOT BE EN FULLY
INVESTIGATED. ACUTE:EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY EFFECTS MAY OCCUR.
CHRONIC:CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:HIGH DOSES MAY RESULT IN MOONFACE,
WEIGHT GAIN, STRIAE, HIRSUTISM, ACNE, ECCHYMOSES, HYPERTENSION,
OSTEOPOROSIS, MYOPATHY, DIABETES, HYPERLIPIDEMIA, PEPTIC ULCER &
ELECTROLYTE & FLUID IMBALAN CE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN & RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. GIVE ARTF RESP &
CPR IF REQUIRED. SEEK MED ATTN. INGEST:FLUSH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
IMMEDIATELY. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING IMMED IATELY. FLUSH AREA W/WATER FOR AT LEAST15 MINUTES.
SEE MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. FOR ADVERSE DRUG INFO CALL
(708)317-5937.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM
AS APPROPRIATE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. USE ABSORBENT TOWELS OR BROOMS TO CLEAN-UP SPILL. WIPE
SURFACES CLEAN & WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN HANDLING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS,
AVOID ALL CONTACT & INHALATION OF DUST, FUMES, MIST &/OR VAPORS
ASSOCIATED W/THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . WITH SATISFACTORY VENTILATION, RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION IS NOT USUALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS USUALLY SATISFACTORY, USE LOCAL
EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:DISPOSABLE GARMENTS IF DIRECT SKIN CONTACT
IS ANTICIPATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Chemical Properties

pH:7-8.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW SOLUTION; ODORLESS.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE LIGHT & HEAT MAY
CAUSE DECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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