MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BISACODYL SUPPOSITORIES, 10 MG
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SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
PRODUCT NAME: Bisacodyl Suppositories, USP, 10 mg
SYNONYMS: N/A
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture MOLECULAR WEIGHT: N/A
CHEMICAL NAME: N/A CHEMICAL FAMILY: Stimulant laxative
INGREDIENT (CAS NUMBER) % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Bisacodyl (603-50-9) 0.5 N/A N/A
Fatty acid ester (N/A) 99.5 N/A N/A
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: N/A VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
33-37o C
MELTING POINT: VAPOR DENSITY: N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.90 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
(WATER = 1) (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
WATER SOLUBILITY: Insoluble WATER REACTIVE: No
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White to creamy-white, waxy, torpedo-shaped suppositories; odorless.
SECTION 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (METHOD): N/A NFPA RATING: N/A
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AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER: N/A UPPER: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam as appropriate for surrounding fire
conditions and materials.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fire fighters should wear full protective gear including self-contained
breathing apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: As with any organic compounds, this material may produce toxic
fumes if heated to decomposition under fire conditions.
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA
STABILITY: Stable ( X ) Unstable ( )
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong alkalis or caustics, strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: As with any organic compound, this material may produce toxic
fumes if heated to decomposition.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May Occur ( ) Will Not Occur ( X )
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
TOXICITY: No specific toxicity data available for this product. The following information is for bisacodyl.
LD50 : Oral (rat) 6670 mg/kg
CARCINOGEN LISTED BY: NTP Yes ( ) No ( X )
IARC Yes ( ) No ( X )
OSHA Yes ( ) No ( X )
Other Yes ( ) No ( X )
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
INHALATION: No adverse effects expected under normal conditions of use.
EYE CONTACT: Will cause slight to severe irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause slight to severe irritation.
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INGESTION: May cause slight to severe irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Possible hypersensitization to this material.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: Hypersensitivity to this material.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS TO CONSIDER: Persons developing hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions must receive
immediate medical attention.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: No adverse effects expected due to inhalation under normal conditions of use.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists or develops seek medical
attention.
INGESTION: Seek medical attention or contact a poison control center immediately.
SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No special respiratory protection required under normal conditions of use.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Latex gloves recommended.
EYE PROTECTION: No special protection required under normal conditions of use, however, prudence indicates that
safety glasses or goggles be worn to avoid incidental eye contact.
VENTILATION: No special ventilation required under normal conditions of use.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: No special protective equipment required under normal conditions of use.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Wash thoroughly after handling and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling and wash
any contaminated clothing before reuse.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Store at temperatures below 77o F.
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SECTION 8 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR DISCHARGE: Wearing suitable eye and hand protection sweep
or scrape up spillage and place in a tight container. Wash spill site. Wash thoroughly or shower after handling and
wash all clothing before reuse.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal, and environmental
regulations.
SECTION 9 - 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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DEFINITIONS OF ABBREVIATIONS USED:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service
IARC: Internal Agency for Research on Cancer
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health level
LC50 : Median Lethal Concentration
LD50 : Median Lethal Dose
MSHA: Mine Safety and Health Administration
N/A: Not available
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
TWA: Time Weighted Average
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