MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
DEXAMETHASONE DE110X
IDENTIFIER NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT
Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic drug
USE
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
COQUITLAM B.C.
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
POSTAL EMERGENCY POSTAL EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
CODE: TELEPHONE NO: CODE:
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
LD50 OF INGREDIENT LD50 OF INGREDIENT
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % CAS NUMBER
(SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE) (SPECIFY SPECIES AND ROUTE)
Dexamethasone 100 50-02-2 RAT:
Intraperitoneal:
54 mg/kg
ORAL 3000mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE ODOR AND APPEARANCE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Solid (powder) White to off-white, odorless crystalline powder Not Available
VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY EVAPORATION RATE BOILING POINT (C) FREEZING POINT (C)
Not Available Decomposes 263掳C (505.4掳F)
(mm Hg) Not Available (AIR = 1) Not Available
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST.
Not Available Not Available Not Available
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY
May be combustible at high temperature
YES NO IF YES, UNDER
WHAT CONDITIONS?
SMALL: Use DRY chemical powder
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
LARGE: Use Water spray, fog or foam. Do NOT use water jet
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT
Not Available (% BY VOLUME) Not Available (% BY VOLUME) Not Available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), halogenated compounds.
Not Available
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable
YES NO IF NO, UNDER
WHICH CONDITIONS?
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Not Available
YES NO IF SO,
WHICH ONES?
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not Available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Not Available
PRODUCT
DEXAMETHASONE
IDENTIFIER
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT INHALATION INGESTION
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion, of
inhalation. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion, of
inhalation
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
Not Available May cause irritation to skin Not Available Not Available
and eyes
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
POSSIBLE for Not Available Not Available
PROVEN Repeated or prolonged exposure to the
human substance can produce target organs damage
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SEE BELOW
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes (rubber) Suitable dust mask Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
Yes (rubber) Coveralls or lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Use process enclosures, Local exhaust
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
SMALL: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface
LARGE: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial and federal regulations
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Keep locked up Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume
hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated
place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from strong oxidizing agents.
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
No special precautions
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
SKIN After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Since
the product can readily penetrate the protective epidermal layer and cause rashes or eczema, a good hand cream
should be used after washing affected areas. Seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
EYES Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15
minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
INHALATION
INGESTION Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim
is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention
IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552-3031 August 28, 2006
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