===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CEFOTAN
NIIN:01-381-0221
MSDS Number: BWXYM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ZENECA INC
Address:1800 CONCORD PIKE
Box:751
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19897-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:302-886-3000/800-759-4500
Emergency Phone Num:800-327-8633/800-886-3000
CAGE:GO346
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ZENECA AG PRODUCTS INC
Address:1800 CONCORD PIKE
Box:15438
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19850
Country:US
Phone:302 886-1000 - MED 800-327-8633
CAGE:0X6X4
Company:ZENECA INC
Address:1800 CONCORD PIKE
Box:751
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19897
Country:US
Phone:302-886-3000/800-759-4500
CAGE:GO346
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CEFOTETAN, DISODIUM SALT
CAS:74356-00-6
RTECS #:XI0330060
Fraction by Wt: 100%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): >10 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: SENSITIZATION MAY DEVELOP
FOLLOWING REPEATED/PROLONGED CONTACT. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY
SENSITIATION. RESPIRATORY ALLERGY FOLLOWING EXPOSURES TO
ATMOSPHERIC CONCENTRATIONS OF DUST FROM THIS POWD ERED MATERIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:COUGH, TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, ASTHMATIC WHEEZING.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER
TO DRINK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHALA TION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, HALOGENATED
AGENTS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL
FACEPIECE & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE DUST CLOUDS IN AIR.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION. DON'T CREATE DUST. NEVER SWEEP IN DRY STATE. DAMPEN
MATERIAL W/WATER & RECOVER/MIX W/MOIST ABSORBENT & SHOVEL INTO
WASTE CONTAINER. WASH RESIDUE FROM AREA W/WATER. (SEE SUPP)
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:INDIVIDUALS W/HISTORY OF RESPIRATORY
AILMENTS SHOULDN'T BE PERMITTED TO WORK W/THIS COMPOUND.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW PROCEDURES SPECIFIED IN NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION CODES & STANDARDS FOR HANDLING EXPLOSIVE
DUSTS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
EQUIPPED W/HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTERS APPROVED FOR USE
W/COMPOUNDS WHOSE TLV IS <0.05 MG/CUM. SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF
>1 MG/CUM. (SEE SUPP)
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO KEEP EXPOSURES TO A MINIMUM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, ARM COVERS, FULL BODY SUIT, BOOTS,
EYEWASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TO AVOID DUST
BUILDUP.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: NEGLIGIBLE. PH: 4.7-6.7. SPILLS CONT'D:
FLUSH TO A SEWER SERVICED BY A WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION CONT'D: USE A POWERED PURIFYING RESPIRATOR
W/HI GH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTERS IF EXPOSURES <1 MG/CUM.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
pH:(SUPP)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF-YELLOW POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:(SUPP)
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, OXIDES OF NITROGEN & SULFUR,
AMMONIA.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. DON'T DISTRIBUTE/MAKE AVAILABLE/FURNISH/REUSE EMPTY
CONTAINER EXCEPT FOR STORAGE & SHIPMENT OF ORIGNINAL PRODUCT.
REMOVE ALL RESIDUE & PUNCTURE/OTHER WISE DESTROY EMPTY CONTAINER
BEFORE DISPOSAL.
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 this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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