Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SODIUM BARBITAL-EYES: IRRITATION.
SKIN: ALLERGIC REACTIONS. INHALATION: ALLERGIC
REACTIONS/IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE CARDIOVASCULAR
COLLAPSE/DEATH FROM RESPIRATORY FAILURE/PERMANENT NEUROLOGICA L
DAMAGE. CAN LEAD TO HABITATION & ADDICTION. MAY CAUSE BIRTH
DEFECTS. IMPLICATED IN DEVELOPMENT OF APLASTIC ANEMIA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SODIUM BARBITAL-IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN,
DROWSINESS, CONFUSION, EXCITEMENT, HALLUCINATIONS, UNCOORDINATION,
VERTIGO, SLURRED SPEECH, HEADACHE, VISUAL DISTURBANCES, RAPID &
SHALLOW RESPIRATION, FEVER , COUGHING.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. SKIN: WASH
AFFECTED AREAS W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE APPROPRIATE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:NONE
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Supplemental Safety and Health
DECONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO MAINTENANCE/SERVICING IF HUMAN BLOOD
PRODUCTS INVOLVED.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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