BHKDC - NOLVADEX 10 MG TABLETS

Product Identification

Product ID:NOLVADEX 10 MG TABLETS
MSDS Date:12/29/1989
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-126-3162
MSDS Number: BHKDC

Responsible Party
ICI AMERICAS INC., ICI PHARMACEUTICALS DIV
CONCORD PIKE AND MURPHY ROAD
WILMINGTON, DE 19897
US

Emergency Phone: 800-327-8633 MEDICAL

Info Phone: 302-886-3000

Cage: 0A273

Contractor
ZENECA INC., ZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS GROUP
WILMINGTON, DE 19803-2902 US

Telephone: 302-886-3000

Cage: 0A273

Ingredients

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE

CAS: 54965-24-1

RTECS: KH2387000


OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED),NON HAZARDOUS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:2.5 G/KG AS ACTIVE MATERIAL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MILD IRRITATION OF EYES AND
SKIN POSSIBLE IF IN THE FORM OF DUST. NO OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS ARE
EXPECTED IF USED AS DIRECTED. HIGH DOSE LEVEL MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,
VOMITING, AND IRREGULAR VAGINAL BLE EDING IN WOMEN. PER MSDS THERE
WILL BE NO ACTUAL HAZARD OF THIS PRODUCT IN THE WORK PLACE IF USED
AS DIRECTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MANUFACTURER'S MSDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSENED.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMED IATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL
FIRES. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST CLOUDS IN AIR.
SENSITIVE TO IGNITION BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE, AS DUST A CLOUD
AND POWDER LAYER. RELEASES FLAMMABLE VAPORS ON HEATING.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION. SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT FROM HEAT AND
LIGHT. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE. WOMEN WHO ARE
PREGNANT ARE RESTICTED TO WORK IF DUST EXPOSURE IS MORE THAN 10
MG/M3. AVOID CREATION OF DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS, EYE-WASH FACILITIEIOUS
CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOURCE OF DATA - MIL HANDBOOK 600-1 SEP 76. SAFETY AND HEALTH DATA
DEVELOPED BY DGSC-STF.

Chemical Properties

HCC:K2
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TABLETS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND OTHER TOXIC VAPORS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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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.