MSDS NAME:COGENTIN (INJECTION)
NIIN:00-785-0307
MSDS Number: BXNXX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MERCK & CO INC WEST POINT PHARMA DIV
Address:SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
Box:4
City:WEST POINT
State:PA
ZIP:19486-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-652-7300/800-672-6372
Emergency Phone Num:215-652-7300/800-672-6372
Preparer's Name:E SARGENT
CAGE:0WKL3
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MERCK & CO INC WEST POINT PHARMA DIV
Address:SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
Box:4
City:WEST POINT
State:PA
ZIP:19486-5000
Country:US
Phone:215-652-7300/800-672-6372
CAGE:0WKL3
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MANIFESTATIONS OF OVERDOSAGE SIMILAR
TO ATROPINE POISONING/ANTIHISTAMINE OVERDOSAGE. MAY CAUSE CNS
DEPRESSION, TACHYCARDIA, TOXIC PSYCHOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HALLUCINATIONS, ANHIDROSIS, BLURRED VISION,
SKIN RASH, HYPERTHERMIA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING/PERFORM GASTRIC LAVAGE IF SIGNIFICANT
AMOUNT INGESTED. NOT RECOMMENDED IN
PRECOMATOSE/CONVULSIVE/PSYCHOTIC STATUS. MAINTAIN AIRWAY. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: PHYSISTIGMINE
SALICYLATE (1-2 MG) SUBCUTANEOUSLY/INTRAVENOUSLY CAN REVERSE CNS
SYMPTOMS OF ANTICHOLINERGIC INTOXICATION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE AREA. SMALL: ABSORB ON
VERMICULITE/OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBING MATERIAL & PLACE IN A SEALED
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. LARGE: DIKE & TRANSFER TO AN APPROPRIATE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. FOLLOW
FIRE PREVENTION RULES
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE UNDER NORMAL ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS.
Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERIVOUS IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED.
Eye Protection:NONE REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:WORK UNIFORM.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:AVOID CONTACT OF SPILLED MATERIALS & RUNOFF
W/SOIL & SURFACE WATERWAYS. DISPOSE OF/TREAT ALL SPILL RESIDUES
INCLUDING CONTAMINATED SOILS IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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.