Pharmacia & Upjohn
MGA庐 200 Premix
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Agent ID# 33676
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Overexposure to
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND melengestrol acetate, the active ingredient in this product,
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION could lead to headache, nausea, somnolence and
reproductive system impairment.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY
COMMON NAME: MGA庐 200 Premix
EXPOSURE: Not established.
SYNONYMS: 486382 鈥? EDP Number
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Progestational steroid 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
USE: Veterinary product used to increase rate of weight
gain, improve feed efficiency and suppress estrus (heat) in
EYES: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
heifers. Not for human use.
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER:
SKIN: Wash off with soap and water. Take off all
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN CO., A SUBSIDIARY OF
contaminated clothing immediately.
PHARMACIA CORP.
INHALATION: Move to fresh air.
7171 PORTAGE RD
INGESTION: Contact a physician or poison control center.
KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-0199
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
(616) 833-5122 - (24 Hours)
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
(616) 833-7555 - (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, EST)
FLASH POINT: Not applicable.
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (LEL): Not applicable.
ON INGREDIENTS
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (UEL): Not applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or dry
chemical.
INGREDIENT 1
COMMON NAME: Soybean Mill Feed FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and full-body protective equipment.
% BY WEIGHT: 96 %
UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: As with
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S): Not established.
all finely divided organic powders, it is advisable to elim-
INGREDIENT 2 inate explosion hazards by methods such as grounding
COMMON NAME: Starch mechanical equipment in contact with the material to
% BY WEIGHT: 3 % prevent the buildup of static electricity, inerting the
CAS NUMBER: 9005-25-8 atmosphere or controlling dust levels.
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S): OSHA PEL-TWA (Respirable HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon
fraction): 5 mg/m3 monoxide. Carbon dioxide.
OSHA PEL-TWA (Total dust): 15 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m3
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
INGREDIENT 3
COMMON NAME: Melengestrol Acetate
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS
% BY WEIGHT: <1 % (200 mg/lb)
RELEASED OR SPILLED: Remove all sources of
CAS NUMBER: 2919-66-6
ignition. Control the generation of dust/vapors. Ensure
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S): PHARMACIA & UPJOHN
adequate ventilation. Provide respiratory, skin and eye
EXPOSURE LIMIT-TWA: 50 碌g/m3
protection to prevent over-exposure. Do not let product
enter drains. Do not flush into surface water. Do not
INGREDIENT 4
COMMON NAME: Mineral Oil flush to groundwater and soil. Vacuum with HEPA-
% BY WEIGHT: 1 % filtered and explosion-proof equipment. Shovel into
suitable container for disposal.
CAS NUMBER: 8012-95-1
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S): OSHA PEL-TWA: 5 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 5 mg/m3
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S) FOR THE MATERIAL: Not
established.
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND STORING:
Avoid generating dust/vapors and contact with skin, eyes
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION and clothing. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Launder contaminated clothing
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF EXPOSURE: Skin contact,
eye contact, ingestion, and inhalation.
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Pharmacia & Upjohn
MGA庐 200 Premix
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Agent ID# 33676
before reuse. Store at room temperature. Do not get in
13. SHIPPING REGULATIONS
eyes, on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust or mist.
Use adequate dust/vapor control. Keep out of reach of
children.
Not regulated for transportation by the United States
Department of Transportation (DOT), International Mari-
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ time Organization (IMO), or International Air Transport
PERSONAL PROTECTION Association (IATA). May be subject to state and/or local
transportation requirements.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust mask.
VENTILATION: Local exhaust. 14. OTHER INFORMATION
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Recommended.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Not required. REVIEWED BY: Environment & Safety.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the MSDS is
believed to be correct as of its date of issuance. BY
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL MAKING THE MSDS AVAILABLE, PHARMACIA &
PROPERTIES UPJOHN CO. DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY (INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: Granular solid. FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) REGARDING THE
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Mixture. MSDS, ITS ACCURACY OR THE PRODUCT TO
ODOR: Odorless. WHICH IT RELATES. Anyone using this information
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble. agrees that Pharmacia & Upjohn shall not be held liable
(based on its negligence or otherwise) for any personal
injury or other damage relating to, or arising from such
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
use, including direct, incidental, or consequential damage
and such user agrees to indemnify Pharmacia & Upjohn
for any claims arising out of its use.
STABILITY: Stable.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: 15. LABELING
None.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur. This drug is subject to FDA labeling requirements; there-
fore, it is exempt from the labeling requirements of the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NDC 0009-0952-01
OTHER STUDIES:
REPRODUCTION/FERTILITY: Melengestrol acetate
is a potent progestational agent capable of stimulating
body-weight gain and suppression of estrus in heifers.
Overdosage has not been reported in humans.
Reproductive impairment could occur.
CARCINOGENICITY: Ingredient(s) are not listed as
carcinogenic by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
12. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
June 5, 1998
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of by
incineration in accordance with applicable international,
national, state and/or local waste disposal regulations.
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