Product ID:CEFOTAN
MSDS Date:08/23/1989
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-244-0114
MSDS Number: BQKVC

Emergency Phone: 800-327-8633 MEDICAL

Info Phone: 302-886-3000

Cage: 13992

Telephone: 302-886-3000

Cage: 13992

CEFOTETAN, DISODIUM SALT

CAS: 74356-00-6

RTECS: XI0330060

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS >10,000 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:LIMITED TOXICITY DATA IS AVAILABLE FOR
THIS PRODUCT. THE FOLLOWING ARE FROM SCREENING TESTS. PRODUCT IS
ESSENTIALLY NON-TOXIC. IT IS ESSENTIALLY NON-IRRITATING, BUT
RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR SIMILAR COMPOUNDS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN:NO IRRITATION EXPECTED FROM RABBIT
TESTS. INHALED:RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION HAS OCCURRED FROM SIMILAR
PRODUCTS. INGESTED:PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC. (SEE LD50).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PEOPLE WITH A HISTORY OF
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO WORK WITH THIS
COMPOUND.

First Aid:IF IRRITATION OR OTHER SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, SEE A DOCTOR.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY.
INGESTED:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR
WATER TO DILUTE & GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL,
HALOGENATED AGENTS
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING FIRES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST
CLOUDS IN AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT CREATE DUST.
NEVER SWEEP DRY. DAMPEN SPILLED MATERIAL W/WATER AND RECOVER OR MIX
W/MOIST ABSORBENT AND SHOVEL INTO WASTE CONTAINER. WASH RESIDUE
FROM SPILL WITH WATER & FLUSH TO SEWER SERVICED BY TREATMENT
FACILITY.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOLLOW NFPA CODES FOR HANDLING
EXPLOSIVE DUSTS. MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:MFR RECOMMENDS A RESPIRATOR ABOVE 2 UG/M3. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HEPA FILTER RESPIRATOR FOR EXPOSURES BELOW 1
MG/M3. USE SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR ABOVE 1 MG/M3.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP EXPOSURE TO A MINIMUM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER, APRON
AND ARM COVERS, POSSIBLE FULL BODY SUIT TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ? HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). CAGE CODE AND NSN IDENTIFIED
BY THEM.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Vapor Pres:NO DATA
Vapor Density:NO DATA
Spec Gravity:NO DATA
pH:5.7
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF-YELLOW POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEG

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
NITROGEN OXIDES, AMMONIA, SULFUR OXIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARDED PRODUCT IS NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER
RCRA (40CFR261). DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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