EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Store protected from light. Use only in a chemical fume
hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Hormones and antibiotics room.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 57-83-0:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist
respirator or European Standard EN 149.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 129 - 130 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C21H30O2
Molecular Weight: 314.46
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 57-83-0: TW0175000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Progesterone, 98% -
California: carcinogen, initial date 1/1/88
NTP: Suspect carcinogen
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 57-83-0: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 57-83-0 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 57-83-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 57-83-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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