Torpex鈩? Aerosol Albuterol Sulfate (NADA # 141-180)
Material Safety Data Sheet
DOT HCS Risk Phrases Protective Clothing
Not controlled under the HCS (United States)
Section 1: Product Identification and Uses
Common/Trade
Torpex鈩? Aerosol Albuterol Sulfate (NADA #
name
CI# Not available
141-180)
Synonyms TSCA TSCA inventory: No products were
found.
Chemical name Not applicable CAS# Not available
Chemical formula Not applicable Code MSDS ID#: P141-180
Chemical family USDA licensed veterinary pharmaceutical Molecular Not available
weight
Manufacturer
Supplier Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
2621 North Belt Hwy 2621 North Belt Hwy
St. Joseph MO 64506-2002 St. Joseph MO 64506-2002
816-233-2571
Material uses For the immediate relief of bronchospasm and bronchoconstriction associated with reversible airway
obstruction in horses.
Section 2: Hazardous Ingredients
Name CAS# % by Weight TLV/PEL LC50 / LD 50
1) 1,1,1,2- 811-97-2 80-95 1000ppm Not available
Tetrafluoroethane
2) Oleic Acid None 0.029
3) Albuterol Sulfate Unknown 0.385
4) Ethyl Alcohol 64-17-5 14.44 1000 ppm Not available
Section 3: First Aid Measures
Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Consult physician immediately. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIAL.
Skin contact Immediately flush skin with large amounts of cold water for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE MATERIAL. Cover affected area with a clean dressing. Get immediate medical attention. Wash
contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.
Hazardous skin
No additional information.
contact
Slight inhalation Remove person to fresh air. Get immediate medical attention.
Hazardous inhalation No additional information.
Slight ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Give victim two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get immediate medical attention.
Hazardous ingestion Not available
Section 4: Physical Data
Torpex鈩? Aerosol Albuterol Sulfate (NADA # 141-180)
Aerosol, gas
Physical state and
appearance Odor None
PH (1% soln/water) Not available Taste Not available
Odor threshold Not available Color Colorless.
Volatility 98.586%
Melting/Sublimation point Not available
Boiling/Condensation point -26.1掳C
Specific gravity (Water=1) 1.15 g/ml
Vapor density 1.21 kg/m3
Vapor pressure 73 psi
Water/oil dist. Coeff. Not available
Ionicity (surface active Not available
agent)
Critical temperature Not available
Instability temperature Not available
Conditions of instability Not available
Dispersion properties Not available
Solubility In water: 15% weight
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
The product is: None-flammable
Auto-ignition Not available
temperature
Fire degradation Not available
products
Flash points Not available
Flammable limits Not available
Fire extinguishing Non-combustible. Choose material suitable for surrounding fire.
procedures
Flammability Not available
Risks of explosion Not available
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Section 6: Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Hazardous decomp. None known
products
Degradability Not available
Product of Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide
degradation
Corrosivity No specific information is available in our data base regarding the corrosivity of this product in presence of
various materials.
Reactivity Stable
Section 7: Toxicological Properties
Routes of entry Inhalation, dermal
TLV TLV is not known for the finished product. Refer to ingredient section II for more information.
Toxicity for animals LD50: Not available for finished product.
LC50: Not available for finished product.
Environmental hazards Not available
Chronic effects on humans Carcinogenicity
IARC: Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer: ethyl alcohol (64-17-5)
Acute effects on humans Delayed Dermal Irritation
Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, itching and pain. These effects may not appear
immediately following exposure.
Skin Contact
Thermal Burns: Sings/symptoms may include severe pain, redness and swelling, and tissue destruction.
Frostbite: Signs/symptoms may include intense pain, discoloration of the skin and tissue destruction.
Eye Contact
Mild eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include redness, pain, and tearing.
Thermal Burns: Sings/symptoms may include severe pain, redness and swelling, and tissue destruction.
Frostbite: Sings/symptoms may include intense pain, clouding of the cornea, redness, swelling, and
blindness.
Inhalation
Cardiac Sensitization: Signs/symptoms may include irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), faintness, chest
pain and may be fatal.
Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge,
headache, hoarseness and nose and throat pain.
Ingestion
Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.
Other Health Effects
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression: Sings/symptoms may include headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, incoordination, nausea, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness, and
unconsciousness.
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Section 8: Preventive Measures
Waste information Dispose of in accordance with USDA Veterinary Services Memorandum 800.56. Incinerate in a
permitted hazardous waste incinerator.
Waste stream Not available
Storage Follow label instructions. Keep away from heat.
Precautions Follow label directions to minimize risk of accidental human exposure. Keep away from heat, sparks,
open flame, and other sources of ignition.
Small spill and leak Evacuate unprotected and untrained personnel from hazard area. The spill should be cleaned up by
qualified personnel. Remove all ignition sources such as flames, smoking materials, and electrical
spark sources. Use only non-sparking tools. Ventilate the area with fresh air. If possible, seal leaking
container. Place leaking containers in a well-ventilate area, preferably an operating exhaust hood, or if
necessary outdoors on an impermeable surface until appropriate packaging for the leaking container
or its contents is available. Dispose of collected material as soon as possible.
Large spill and leak No additional information.
Protective Clothing Indirect vented goggles and gloves.
Section 9: Classification
DOT DOTG-Department of Transportation-Ground (United States
Consumer Commodity, ORM-D; IATA-International Air
Transport Association (United Nations) Aerosols,
Non flammable, 2.2, UN 1950
Maritime IMO-International MaritimeOrganization (United Nations)
transportation
Aerosols, 2, UN 1950, Limited Quantity
Not controlled under HCS (United States)
HCS
Federal and
311/312 Hazard Categories: Fire Hazard- No Pressure Hazard- Yes Reactivity Hazard- No Immediate
State Hazard- No Delayed Hazard- Yes
Regulations
EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA): D001 (Ignitable)
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 Eye/Face Protection: Indirect vented goggles
clothing
Skin Protection: Select and use gloves and/or clothing to prevent skin contact. Butyl rubber gloves are
recommended. Respiratory Protection: Under normal use conditions, airborne exposures are not
expected to be significant enough to require respiratory protection.
Engineering Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
controls
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Section 11: Other Information
References Not available
No additional remark.
Validated by Company: 3/28/05
CALL: (800) 821-7467
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The information provided herein is offered by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (鈥淏IV鈥?) in good faith as accurate as of the date hereof, but
without guarantee. This information includes information which has been generated by other parties and provided to BIV, and which BIV has
not independently verified. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated, and may not be valid where such
product is used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information provided herein is offered solely for your
consideration, investigation and verification, and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (鈥淏IV鈥?) expressly disclaims all liability for reliance
thereon. BIV EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE (INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OR SUITABILITY OF THE
PRODUCT. In addition, since the conditions of use and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond BIV鈥檚 control, ALL RISKS OF
USE OF THE PRODUCT ARE THEREFORE ASSUMED BY THE USER, AND BIV EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY AS TO ANY RESULTS OBTAINED OR ARISING FROM ANY USE OF THE PRODUCT. Use or
retransmission of the information contained herein in any other format than the format as presented is strictly prohibited. Nothing herein shall
be construed as a permission or recommendation for the use of the product in a manner that might infringe an existing patent. BIV neither
represents nor warrants that the format, content or product formulas contained in this document comply with the laws of any other country
except the United States of America.
漏 Copyright 2001 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Torpex鈩? Aerosol Albuterol Sulfate (NADA # 141-180)
The information provided herein is offered by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (鈥淏IV鈥?) in
good faith as accurate as of the date hereof, but without guarantee. This information includes
information which has been generated by other parties and provided to BIV, and which BIV has
not independently verified. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product
designated, and may not be valid where such product is used in combination with any other
materials or in any process. The information provided herein is offered solely for your
consideration, investigation and verification, and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (鈥淏IV鈥?)
expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. BIV EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE (INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) WITH RESPECT
TO THE USE OR SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT. In addition, since the conditions of use
and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond BIV鈥檚 control, ALL RISKS OF USE
OF THE PRODUCT ARE THEREFORE ASSUMED BY THE USER, AND BIV EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY AS TO ANY RESULTS OBTAINED OR
ARISING FROM ANY USE OF THE PRODUCT.
Use or re-transmission of the information contained herein in any other format than the format as
presented is strictly prohibited. Nothing herein shall be construed as a permission or
recommendation for the use of the product in a manner that might infringe an existing patent.
BIV neither represents nor warrants that the format, content or product formulas contained in this
document comply with the laws of any other country except the United States of America.
漏 Copyright 2001 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. All rights reserved.
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