Metacam庐 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs
Material Safety Data Sheet
DOT HCS Risk Phrases Protective Clothing
Not a DOT controlled material (United
Not a hazardous material
States).
Section 1: Product Identification and Uses
Common/Trade name
Metacam庐 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs
CI# Not available
Synonyms Not available TSCA No products found
Chemical name Not available CAS# Not available
Chemical formula Not available Code MSDS ID#:
Chemical family Not available Molecular weight Not available.
Manufacturer Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Supplier Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. 2621 North Belt Hwy
2621 North Belt Hwy St. Joseph MO 64506-2002
St. Joseph MO 64506-2002
Material uses Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for management of pain and inflammation associated with canine osteoarthritis and for
the management of pain following orthopedic and soft tissue surgery.
Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
Name CAS# % by Weight TLV/PEL LC50 / LD 50
Oral LD50, Acute: 84
Meloxicam 71125-38-7 0.15 g/100 mL 7.5 ug/m3 (Boehringer
mg/kg (Rat); Oral 470
exposure limit)
mg/kg (Mouse); Oral 320
mg/kg (Rabbit)
Section 3: Physical Data
Solid (Suspension)
Physical state and appearance
Odor Honey-line
PH (1% soln/water) 3.5 鈥? 4.5 (acidic) Taste Not available.
Odor threshold Not available. Color Yellowish
Volatility Not available.
Melting/Sublimation point Not available.
Boiling/Condensation point Not available.
Specific gravity 1.156 (water = 1)
Vapor density Not available.
Vapor pressure Not available.
Water/oil dist. Coeff. Not available.
Ionicity (surface active agent) Not available.
Critical temperature Not available.
Instability temperature Not available.
Conditions of instability Not available.
Metacam庐 1/5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs
Dispersion properties Not available.
Solubility Insoluble.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Seek medical attention.
Skin contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Hazardous skin contact No additional information.
Slight inhalation No information regarding inhalation. Seek medical attention.
Hazardous inhalation No additional information.
Slight ingestion No information available regarding ingestion. Notify physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Hazardous ingestion Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
The product is: Not flammable.
Auto-ignition Not available.
temperature
Fire degradation These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2).
products
Flash points Not available.
Flammable limits Not available.
Fire extinguishing SMALL FIRE: Use dry chemicals, CO2, water spray or foam
procedures
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
Flammability Not flammable.
Risks of explosion Not available.
Metacam庐 1/5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs
Section 6: Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Hazardous decomp. None known.
products
Degradability Not available.
Product of degradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise. The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Corrosivity No specific information is available in our database regarding the corrosivity of this product in the presence
of various materials.
Reactivity No specific information is available in our database regarding the reactivity of this material in presence of
various other materials.
Section 7: Toxicological Properties
Routes of entry Eye contact, ingestion, skin contact.
TLV Not available.
Toxicity for animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic effects on humans Not available.
Acute effects on humans Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant) and/or eye contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous in case
of ingestion and/or inhalation. Non-sensitizer for skin. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness,
watering and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or occasional
blistering.
Section 8: Preventive Measures
Waste information Dispose of in accordance with all City, State and Federal regulations.
Waste stream Not available.
Storage Follow label directions.
Precautions Follow label directions.
Small spill and leak Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert DRY material and place in an appropriate waste
disposal container. If necessary, neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid.
Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Prevent entry
Large spill and leak
into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of
sodium carbonate.
Protective Clothing Splash goggles, gloves.
Metacam庐 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs
Section 9: Classification
DOT Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Maritime Not a controlled material
transportation
HCS Not a hazardous material
Federal and
Not applicable
State
Regulations
HMIS (U.S.A.)
National Fire Protection
Health Hazard 1
Fire Hazard
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard 0
1 0
Reactivity 0
Reactivity
B
Personal Protection
Specific hazard
Section 10: Protective Measures
Protective Splash goggles, gloves
clothing
Engineering No special ventilation requirements.
controls
Section 11: Other Information
References Not available.
Validated by Company: 11/22/04
CALL 1(800) 821-7467
Emergency Medical: (816)232-2525 or (800)530-5432
Chemtrec: (800)424-9300
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