Product ID:V4629 VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE
MSDS Date:05/19/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F054265
MSDS Number: CFVFS

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Cage: 21076

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Cage: 21076

(+-)-VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE

CAS: 23313-68-0

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY AFFECT THE CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE,
FLUSHING RASH, CONSTIPATION, BRADYCARDIA, HYPOTENSION,
ATRIOVENTRICULAR BLOCK

First Aid:INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. SKIN: FLUSH
W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFRIGERATE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. WEAR
SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROTECTION.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:287.6F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT SENSITIVE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
& SCRUBBER. DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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