Product ID:MORPINE SULFATE
MSDS Date:05/10/1993
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-149-0113
MSDS Number: BWXQQ

STERLING WINTHROP INC SANOFI WINTHROP PHARMACEU

90 PARK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016-1302
US

Emergency Phone: 212-907-2000/800-223-5511

Info Phone: 212-907-2000/800-223-5511

Cage: GO573

WINTHROP PHARMACEUTICALS

NEW YORK, NY 10156 US

Telephone: 212-907-2000

Cage: 63240

MORPHINE SULFATE *95-1*

CAS: 64-31-3

RTECS: QC8750000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1.5%

SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM METABISULPHITE

CAS: 7681-57-4

RTECS: UX8225000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >25%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE ADVERSE CENTRAL NERVOUS,
GASTROINTESTINAL, CARDIOVASCULAR & GENITOURINARY SYSTEM REACTIONS.
MAY BE HABIT FORMING. PRODUCT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC TYPE REACTION IN
CERTAIN SENSITIVE PEOPLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRREGULAR/PERIODIC BREATHING,
SEDATION/DROWSINESS/MENTAL CLOUDING/DIZZINESS/LETHARGY/IMPAIRMENT
OF MENTAL & PHYSICAL
PERFORMANCE/ANXIETY/CONVULSIONS/FEAR/MIOSIS/DYSPHORIA/MOOD
CHANGES/RESPIRATORY DEPR ESSION/NAUSEA/VOMITING/INCREASED PRESSURE
IN THE BILIARY TRACT/CONSTIPATION/ORTHOSTAIC HYPOTENTION/FAINTING
(SEE SUPP)

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP
& WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
PRIMARY ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE REESTABLISHMENT OF
ADEQUATE RES PIRATORY EXCHANGE THROUGH PROVISION OF A PATENT AIRWAY
& INSTITUTION OF ASSISTED/CONTROLLED VENTILATION. NALOXONE
HYDROCHLORIDE IS A SPECIFIC & EFFECTIVE ANTAGONIST FOR RESPIRATORY
DEPRESSION.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY EXTINGUISHING AGENT WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR
THE SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NORMAL FIRE FIGHTING GEAR.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN BY PLACING PAPER TOWELS/A SUITABLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL AROUND THE EDGES OF THE SPILL & WORK INWARD.
CAREFULLY SCOOP UP INTO A PROPERLY LABELED WASTE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. WASH AREA TO REMOVE FROM SURFACES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:THIS IS A PHARMACEUTICAL MATERIAL
AVAILABLE ONLY W/A PRESCRIPTION-USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED
Ventilation:NORMAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE-WASH HANDS & EXPOSED
SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYMPTOMS CONT'D: TACHYCARDIA/CIRCULATORY DEPRESSION/PERIPHERAL
CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE/CARDIAC ARREST/URETERAL SPASM/SPASM OF VESICAL
SPHINCTERS/URINARY RETENTION.

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS SOLUTION

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEATING

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

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