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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Actidose with Sorbitol
Creation Date: 10-25-1990 Revision Date: 04-25-2006
Last Revision: 01-27-1999
SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Actidose with Sorbitol
Product Name
NA
Common Name/Trade Name
Paddock Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Activated Charcoal Suspension with Sorbitol
Synonyms
NA
Chemical Name
NA
Chemical Family
NA
Chemical Formula
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL NAME CAS# % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV IDLH
7440-44-0 16 NA NA NA
Actidose Charcoal
3
10 mg/m (dust)
50-70-4 * NA NA
Sorbitol
57-55-6 * NA NA NA
Propylene Glycol USP
10 mg/m3 (mist)
56-81-5 * NA NA
Glycerin USP
7732-18-5 * NA NA NA
Purified Water USP
77-92-9 * NA NA NA
Citric Acid USP
* Specific amount is considered proprietary information.
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SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
May cause mild to severe diarrhea with
accompanying fluid and electrolyte disturbances,
Potential Acute and Chronic Health Effects
irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, hypotension.
NA
Pregnancy Comments
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops or
Skin Exposure
persists, seek medical attention.
Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation
Eye Exposure
develops or persists, seek medical attention.
If victim is not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In any case,
Inhalation
seek medical attention.
Seek medical attention or contact a poison control
Ingestion
center immediately.
SECTION 5: FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS & FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
NA
Flammability of the Product
NA
Auto-ignition Temperature
NA
Flash Points
Lower: NA Upper: NA
Flammable Limits (in air by volume, %)
Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of
surrounding fire.
Fire Extinguishing Equipment Water Spray: NA
Foam: NA
Carbon Dioxide: OK
Dry Chemical: OK
Other: Water fog
May emit toxic carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
fumes if heated.
Explosion Hazards in presence of Various
NA
substances
Firefighters should wear full protective gear
Firefighting Procedures
including self contained breathing apparatus.
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SECTION 6: SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES
Wear all protective gear including goggles and gloves.
Mop up with an absorptive material and place in tight
Spills
container for disposal. Wash spill area with soap and
water.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash
hands thoroughly after handling and contaminated
Work and Hygiene Practices
clothing before reuse.
Avoid exposure to temperatures below 7掳C (45掳F)
Storage and Handling Practices
and above 32掳C (90掳F).
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
No special ventilation required under normal use
Engineering Controls
conditions.
Personal Protection
No special respiratory protection under normal use.
Respiratory Protection
Safety glasses or goggles. Avoid use of contact
Eye Protection
lenses when working with this product.
Rubber or latex recommended.
Hand Protection
Appropriate laboratory apparel.
Body Protection
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Smooth, black, somewhat viscous suspension with a
Physical state and appearance
slightly sweet taste.
NA
Molecular Weight
NA
Boiling Point
NA
Vapor Density (AIR=1)
NA
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)
NA
Melting/Freezing Point
NA
pH
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Miscible
Water Solubility
>1
Specific Gravity (Water =1)
No
Water Reactivity
NA
Volatility
Odorless
Odor
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable
Stability
NA
Incompatible Temperature
None known
Incompatible Materials
NA
Conditions of Instability
Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization
May emit toxic fumes if heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Decomposition
NA
Conditions to Avoid
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50: Oral (rat) = >10 gm/Kg (charcoal)
Toxicity
No
Suspected Cancer Agent
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NA
Environmental Stability
NA
Ecotoxicity
NA
Products of Biodegradation
NA
Special Remarks
SECTION 13: WASTE DISPOSAL
Dispose of material according to local, state, federal and environmental disposal regulations or company
operating procedures.
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
NA
DOT classification
NA
Identification
NA
DOT Label(s) Required
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
NA
SARA
NA
Federal and State Regulations
NA
U.S. TSCA Inventory Status
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
DEFINITIONS OF ABBREVATIONS USED:
American Conference of Governmental Industry Hygienists
ACGIH
Chemical Abstract Service
CAS
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Level
IDLH
Medial Lethal Concentration
LC50
Medial Lethal Dose
LD50
Mine Safety and Health Administration
MSHA
Not Available
NA
No Data
ND
Not Established
NE
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NIOSH
National Toxicology Program
NTP
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit
PEL
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
SARA
Short Term Exposure Limit
STEL
Threshold Limit Value
TLV
Time Weighted Average
TWA
SECTION 17: DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from reliable sources and
is believed to be correct as of the date issued. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the
appropriateness and applicability to their situation. Paddock Laboratories, Inc. disclaims any expressed or
implied warranty as to the accuracy of the above information and shall not be held liable for any direct,
incidental, or consequential damages from use or reliance on the above information.
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