CCJDW - CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION (VITAMIN B-12)

Product Identification

Product ID:CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION (VITAMIN B-12)
MSDS Date:01/01/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-300-3776
MSDS Number: CCJDW

Responsible Party
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

Contractor
FUJISAWA USA, INC
DEERFIELD, IL 60015-2548 US

Telephone: 847-317-1256

Cage: 39832

Ingredients

BENZYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 100-51-6

RTECS: DN3150000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%


CYANOCOBALAMIN (B-12)

CAS: 68-19-9

RTECS: GG3750000

Fraction By Weight: NG


SODIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7647-14-5

RTECS: VZ4725000

Fraction By Weight: 0.9%


WATER (PH ADJUSTED)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: NG

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:PRODUCT'S LD50 (ORAL RAT) WAS NOT STATED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR
THERAPEUTIC USE ONLY WHEN PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSICIAN. POTENTIAL
ADVERSE REACTIONS FROM PRESCRIBED DOSES & OVERDOSES ARE DESCRIBED
IN THE PACKAGE INSERT. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSU RE HAS NOT BEEN FULLY
INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR GAVE THE ABOVE LISTINGS ON THE MSDS
BUT NO OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT CARCINOGENICITY WERE RECORDED.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY IRRITATION MAY OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISITNG SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. A ID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED. INGESTED:FLUSH
MOUTH OUT W/WATER IMMEDIATELY. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. FOR ADVERSE
DRUG REACTION INFORMATION CALL 708-317-5937.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NE
Lower Limits:NE
Upper Limits:NE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIE OR FOAM AS
APPRORPIATE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION IT EMITS
TOXIC FUMES. TOXIC FUMES OF NOX & POX.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. USE ABSORBENT TOWELS OR BOOMS TO CLEAN-UP SPILL. WIPE
SURFACES CLEAN & WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN HANDLING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS,
AVOID ALL CONTACT & INHALATION OF DUST, FUMES, MISTS &/OR VAPOR
ASSOCIATED W/PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:FOR ADVERSE DRUG REACTION INFORMATION, CALL 708-317-
5937.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WITH SATISFACTORY VENTILATION, RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION NOT USUALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS USUALLY SATISFACTORY, USE LOCAL
EXHAUST VENTIALTION WHEN NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:DISPOSABLE GARMENTS IF DIRECT SKIN CONTACT
IS ANTICIPATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM THE NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NSN & CAGE CODE IDENTIFIED
BY FOCAL POINT N.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NE
Vapor Pres:NE
Vapor Density:NE
pH:4.5-7
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR RED ODORLESS SOLUTION
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NE

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO LIGHT MAY CAUSE DECOMPOSITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF NOX AND POX.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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