Product ID:NITROGLYCERIN
MSDS Date:11/21/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F039414
MSDS Number: BWWXY

G D SEARLE

CHICAGO, IL 60680-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 708-470-6606/708-982-7000

Info Phone: 708-470-6606/708-982-7000

Cage: SEARL

G D SEARLE

5110 CHICAGO, IL 60680-5000 US

Telephone: 708-470-6606/708-982-7000

Cage: SEARL

EXCIPIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 90%

NITROGLYCERINE, NITRIN, NITROL

CAS: 55-63-0

RTECS: QX2100000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM (SKIN)

ACGIH TLV: 0.46 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LACTOSE

CAS: 63-42-3

RTECS: OD9625000

Fraction By Weight: 9%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 105 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITANT & CAN CAUSE ERUPTIONS
ON PALMS & BETWEEN FINGERS, ULCERS UNDER NAILS & ALLERGIC CONTACT
DERMATITIS. NITROGLYCERIN IS READILY ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN &
MAY CAUSE SYSTEMIC EFFECTS. EYES : LOCAL IRRITATION, TEMPORARY
BLINDNESS/ABSORPTION. INGESTION: MAY AFFECT THE CARDIOVASCULAR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, DECREASED VISUAL ACUITY,
LIGHT-HEADEDNESS, CONFUSION, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, HEADACHES,
FAINTING, FLUSH OF THE SKIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
BLUISH COLOR TO SKIN, NAILBEDS, LIP S, SLOWED/RAPID HEART RATE,
CHEST PAIN,CHEST DISCOMFORT, HEART PAINS, BELLIGERENT, IRRATIONAL
BEHAVIOR, DELERIUM
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS W/HYPERSENSITIVITY TO
NITROGLYCERIN, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART PROBLEMS, PREGNANT/NURSING
WOMEN SHOULD AVOID EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, MONITOR BLOOD PRESSURE,
RESPIRATION, TEMP & GENERAL CONDITION. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INGESTION: PROV IDE GENERAL SUPPORT SAME AS FOR INHALATION. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: NITROGLYCERIN
MAY CAUSE
CNS/TREMOR/NEURALGIA/METHEMOGLOBINEMIA/CYANOSIS/COMA,ANAPHYLAXIX
(SEE SUPP

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, REGULAR FOAM,
EXTINGUISHING AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:EVACUATE AREA & FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE
DISTANCE. WEAR PRESSURE DEMAND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF ALL IGNITION SOURCES. DON'T TOUCH
MATERIAL. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, WIPE UP ELASTOMER &
WASH AREA W/DETERGENT & WATER. COLLECT WASTE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
KEEP PEOPLE AWAY. DON'T F LUSH MATERIAL INTO SEWER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE IN A
TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. USE
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING HANDLING.
Other Precautions:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID
CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:USE SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR FOR OPERATIONS
W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION BUT W/SOME POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE (SUCH AS
MANUAL TRANSFER OPERATIONS)/SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR FOR OPERATIONS
W/OUT ADEQUATE VENTILATI ON.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVES, DISPOSABLE COVERALLS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID NOTE TO PHYSICIAN CONT'D: CARDIAC ARREST & ELEVATION OF
DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE. ANTIDOTE: THE USE OF EMPINEPHRINE/OTHER
ARTERIAL VASOCONSTRICTORS IS LIKELY TO DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD.

Spec Gravity:1.5391
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CREAM ON PAD W/NO KNOWN ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, COMBUSTIBLES, OXIDZERS, OZONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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