Product ID:CHLOROMYCETIN PALMITATE
MSDS Date:05/09/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-146-2634
MSDS Number: BPPNK

PARK-DAVIS, DIV OF WARNER LAMBERT CO

201 TABOR ROAD
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950
US

Emergency Phone: 201-540-2000

Info Phone: 201-540-2000

Preparer: ROY MUELLER

Cage: 93874

PARKE-DAVIS DIV OF WARNER-LAMBERT CO

DETROIT, MI 48232 US

Telephone: 201-540-2000

Cage: 91378

CHLOROMYCETIN PALMITATE (CHLORAMPHENICOL PALMITATE)

CAS: 530-43-8

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 57-55-6

RTECS: TY2000000

GLYCERIN

CAS: 56-81-5

RTECS: MA8050000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MIST) 9293

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT):2640 MG/KG CHLOROMYCETIN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY
TRACT. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE GI IRRITATION. ESTIMATED TO BE
MODERATELY TOXIC. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE-IRRITATION.
CHRONIC: SKIN SENSITIZATION, BONE MARROW DEP RESSION, ANEMIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHLORAMPHENICOL PRESENT IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY IARC AS A POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-BREATHING DIFFICULTIES.
INGESTION-CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, DIARRHEA, MALABSORPTION.
EYE/SKIN-IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN AND BLOOD DISEASES.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH PROMPTLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER; THEN FLUSH WITH WATER UNTIL
CHEMICAL IS REMOVED. INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE 2 TO
4 GLASSES O F WATER AND IMMEDIATELY GET MEDICAL HELP.
INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE OR MOP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. FLUSH RESIDUE AWAY WITH WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED, DRY AREA OF
LOW FIRE RISK. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:NATURAL VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR REGULAR WORK CLOTHES, INCLUDING
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT & TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL PERSONAL HYGIENE AND FOLLOW GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MEDICINE IS USED AS ANTIBIOTIC, MINIMAL OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD IS
INVOLVED.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WHITE LIQUID, OPAQUE SUSPENSION, VANILLA-CUSTARD
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG STRONG ACIDS AND ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON AND NITROGEN, HCL.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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