MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Digitonin
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld, 4817. Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Digitonin
Product Name
Digitin
Other Names
C096
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
A buffer additive
Use
Physical Description and Properties
White to off-white powder
Appearance
MP 2300C to 2400C
Boiling Point/Melting Point
No data
Vapour Pressure
No data
Specific Gravity
No data
Flash Point
No data
Flammability Limits
No data
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
C56H92O29 11024-24-1
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Very dangerous in case of ingestion. Slightly dangerous to dangerous in case of
Acute
skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Very slightly to
slightly dangerous in case of skin contact (permeator). Severe over-exposure
can result in death. Can be fatal if inhaled or ingested. This product may irritate
wyes and skin upon contact.
May be fatal. May cause irritation.
Swallowed:
Eye:
May be fatal if absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation.
Skin:
May be fatal. May cause irritation.
Inhaled:
Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general
Chronic:
deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.
First Aid:
Remove dentures if any. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water
Swallowed:
or mild. INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so
that the vomit will not re-enter the mouth and throat. NEVER give an
unconscious person anything to ingest. Seek medical attention. Serious
ingestion: Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are
damaged, a possible indication that the toxic material was ingested; the absence
of such sight, however, is not conclusive. Remove dentures if any. Watch for
an obstruction in the victim鈥檚 mouth. Remove if possible what is causing the
obstruction but do not force fingers or a hard object between the victims teeth.
If a soft pad can ;be inserted between the victim鈥檚 teeth, it will protect the
tongue from being bitten. A badly bleeding tongue immensely complicates the
patient鈥檚 problems. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or
milk. INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. If convulsions occur,
do not restrain the victim,. But do remove objects with which he (she) might
injure himself (herself) or orient the victim to prevent him (her) from striking
fixed heavy objects. If the convulsions cease, turn the victim on the side or face
down so that any fluid in the might will drain. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Seek
Eye:
medical attention.
If the chemical got onto the clothed portion of the body, remove the
Skin:
contaminated clothes as quickly as possible, protecting your own hands and
body. Place the victim under a deluge shower. If the chemical touches the
victim鈥檚 exposed skin, such as the hands: Gently and thoroughly wash the
contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly
careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. COLD water may be used.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention. For serious skin contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover
the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Call a doctor.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical
Inhaled:
attention. Serious inhalation:Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as
possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or
corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention.
Eye bath, safety shower
First Aid Facilities:
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
No exposure standard allocated
Exposure Standards:
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Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Engineering Controls:
Wear appropriate respirator, chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles and other
Personal Protection:
protective clothing.
Flammability: Not flammable under conditions of use
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Keep locked up. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Storage and Transport:
Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood.
Ground all equipment containing material.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber
Spills and Disposal:
gloves. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising
dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Extinguishing media : water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder,
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
alcohol or polymer foam.Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Hazardous combustion or decomposition products are toxic fumes of carbon
monoxide and carbon dioxide.
OTHER INFORMATION
Strong oxidising agents; Strong acids
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
IVN-RAT LD50 : 4 mg/kg
Animal Toxicity Data:
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
Copies may be made for non-profit use.
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