Product ID:ALKERAN
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-912-7457
MSDS Number: BFWDN

Emergency Phone: (919) 248-3000

Cage: 5P291

Cage: 5P291

MELPHALAN (SARA III)

CAS: 148-82-3

RTECS: AY3675000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATG;SKIN/INGEST:TOXIC.THIS COMPD IS A
NITROGEN MUSTARD DERIVTV AND A KNOWN CARCINOGEN.

First Aid:EYES:RINSE IMMED W/PLENTY OF WATER;INGESTION:WASH OUT
MOUTH.GIVE PLENTY OF FLUIDS.GENTLE GASTRIC LAVAGE & ADMINISTRATION
OF CHARCOAL HELPFUL IF INGESTION WAS RECENT;SKIN:WASH SKIN W/PLENTY
OF WATER.GE T MD ATTN;INHAL:IMMED RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD ATTN

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM & H*2O FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA COOL EXPSD CONTNRS W/WATER SPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEATING MAY GIVE RISE TO TOXIC OR
IRRITANT FUMES.CONTNR MAY EXPLODE BY HEAT,OF FIRE

Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM BURROUGHS EFFECTIVE:6/12/84

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR ALMOST WHITE ODORLESS POWDER.

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