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G D SEARLE -- NITROGLYCERIN ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6550 MSDS Date: 11/21/1994 MSDS Num: BWWXY LIIN: 00F039414 Product ID: NITROGLYCERIN MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: SEARL Name: G D SEARLE Box: 5110 City: CHICAGO IL 60680-5000 Info Phone Number: 708-470-6606/708-982-7000 Emergency Phone Number: 708-470-6606/708-982-7000 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: SEARL Name: G D SEARLE Box: 5110 City: CHICAGO IL 60680-5000 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: SEARL Name: G D SEARLE Box: 5110 City: CHICAGO IL 60680-5000 Phone: 708-470-6606/708-982-7000 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= RTECS #: 1003311EX Name: EXCIPIENTS % Wt: 90 ----------------------------- Cas: 55-63-0 RTECS #: QX2100000 Name: NITROGLYCERINE, NITRIN, NITROL % Wt: <1 Other REC Limits: 0.05 PPM OSHA PEL: 2 MG/CUM (SKIN) ACGIH TLV: 0.46 MG/CUM EPA Rpt Qty: 10 LBS DOT Rpt Qty: 10 LBS ------------------------------ Cas: 63-42-3 RTECS #: OD9625000 Name: LACTOSE % Wt: 9 ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50(RAT): 105 MG/KG Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: NO Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: 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 Signs And Symptions 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, LIPS, 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: PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT SAME AS FOR INHALATI ON. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: NITROGLYCERIN MAY CAUSE CNS/TREMOR/NEURALGIA/METHEMOGLOBINEMIA/CYANOSIS/COMA,ANAPHYLAXIX (SEE SUPP ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= 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 FLUSH MATERIAL INTO SEWER. Waste Disposal Methods: INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. 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. AVOIDCONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= 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. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= 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 VENTILATION. 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. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= Spec Gravity: 1.5391 Appearance and Odor: WHITE CREAM ON PAD W/NO KNOWN ODOR ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Materials To Avoid: ACIDS, COMBUSTIBLES, OXIDZERS, OZONE Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: NITROGLYCERIN Cage: SEARL Company Name: G D SEARLE PO Box: 5110 City: CHICAGO IL Zipcode: 60680-5000 Health Emergency Phone: 708-470-6606/708-982-7000 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 12/16/1998 Status Code: C Label Date: 12/16/1998 Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: 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.IRRITATION, DECREASED VISUAL ACUITY, LIGHT-HEADEDNESS, CONFUSION, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, HEADACHES, FAINTING, FLUSH OF THE SKIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, SHORTNESS OF BRE ATH, BLUISH COLOR TO SKIN, NAILBEDS, LIPS, SLOWED/RAPID HEART RATE, CHEST PAIN, CHEST DISCOMFORT, HEART PAINS, BELLIGERENT, IRRATIONAL BEHAVIOR, DELERIUM ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. Any person utilizing this instruction who is not a military or civilian employee of the United States of America should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation regardless of similarity to a corresponding Department of Defense or other government situation.

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