Product ID:DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-963-5355
MSDS Number: BXYWW

FUJISAWA USA, INC (LYPHOMED, INC)

3 PARKWAY NORTH
DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2548
US

Emergency Phone: 708-317-8800, 800-727-7003

Info Phone: 708-317-8800 (MEDICAL 317-8202)

Preparer: CHRISTINA J. BARRINGTON

Cage: 39832

FUJISAWA USA, INC

DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2548 US

Telephone: 847-317-1256

Cage: 39832

BENZYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 100-51-6

RTECS: DN3150000

Fraction By Weight: NG

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS: 2392-39-4

RTECS: TU4056000

Fraction By Weight: NG

SODIUM CITRATE

CAS: 6132-04-3

Fraction By Weight: NG

SODIUM SULFITE

CAS: 7757-83-7

RTECS: WE2150000

Fraction By Weight: NG

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: NG

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DELATED EFFECTS: CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO
HIGH DOSES MAY RESULT IN MOONFACE, WEIGHT GAIN, STRIAE, HIRSUTISM,
ACNE, ECCHYMOSES, HYPERTENSION, OSTEOPROSIS, MYOPATHY, DIABETES,
HYPERLIPIDEMIA, PEPTIC ULCER AND ELECTROLYTE AND FLUID IMBALANCE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR THERAPUTIC USE
ONLY WHEN PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSICIAN. POTENTIAL ADVERSE REACTIONS
FROM PRESCRIBED DOSES AND OVERDOSES ARE DESCRIBED IN THE PACKAGE
INSERT. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOS URE HAS NOT BEEN FULLY INVESTIGATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION-MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) IF
REQUIRED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION-FLUSH MOUTH OUT WITH
WATER IMMEDIATE LY. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVECONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
SEEK PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM
AS APPROPIATE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTOVE
EQUIPMENT. USE ABSORBENT TOWELS OR BOOMS TO CLEAN-UP SPILL. WIPE
SURFACE CLEAN AND WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN HANDLING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS,
AVOID ALL CONTACT AND INHALATION OF DUST, FUMES, MIST, AND/OR VAPOR
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:FOR ADVERSE DRUG REACTION INFORMATION CALL (708) 317-
5937.

Respiratory Protection:WITH SATISFACTORY VENTILATION, RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION NOT USUALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS USUALLY SATISFACTORY, USE LOCAL
EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:DISPOSABLE GARMETS IF DIRECT SKIN CONTACT IS
ANTICIPATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:N1
pH:7-8.5
Solubility in Water:WATER.
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW, ODORLESS SOLUTION.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT AND LIGHT MAY
CAUSE DECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

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