Pharmacia & Upjohn
MGA庐 500 Liquid Premix
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Agent ID# 29979
INHALATION: Move to fresh air.
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND INGESTION: Contact a physician or poison control center.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
COMMON NAME: MGA庐 500 Liquid Premix
SYNONYMS: 474675 鈥? EDP Number
FLASH POINT (PENSKY-MARTENS CLOSED CUP
MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture
TESTER): 103掳 C (217掳 F) (for propylene glycol)
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Progestational steroid
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (LEL): 2.6 %
USE: Veterinary product used to increase rate of weight
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (UEL): 12.5 %
gain, improve feed efficiency and suppress estrus (heat) in
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide or dry
heifers. Not for human use.
chemical.
MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER:
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN CO., A SUBSIDIARY OF
breathing apparatus and full-body protective equipment.
PHARMACIA CORP.
UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
7171 PORTAGE RD
known.
KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-0199
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
monoxide. Carbon dioxide.
(616) 833-5122 - (24 Hours)
(616) 833-7555 - (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, EST)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON INGREDIENTS
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS
RELEASED OR SPILLED: Provide ventilation and
respiratory, skin and eye protection to prevent
INGREDIENT 1
overexposure. Keep out of drains; prevent entry in
COMMON NAME: Propylene Glycol USP
surface water, groundwater and soil. Vacuum or scoop
% BY WEIGHT: > 99%
spilled material and place in container.
CAS NUMBER: 57-55-6
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S): AIHA WEEL-TWA: 50 PPM
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
INGREDIENT 2
COMMON NAME: Melengestrol Acetate
% BY WEIGHT: <1 % (500 mg/lb) PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND STORING:
CAS NUMBER: 2919-66-6 Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S): PHARMACIA & UPJOHN thoroughly after handling. Launder contaminated clothes
EXPOSURE LIMIT-TWA: 50 碌g/m3 before reuse. Store in a cool, dry place and protect from
light. Keep out of the reach of children.
EXPOSURE LIMIT(S) FOR THE MATERIAL: Not
established.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/
PERSONAL PROTECTION
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not required.
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF EXPOSURE: Skin contact, eye
VENTILATION: Local exhaust.
contact, ingestion, and inhalation.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Recommended.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Overexposure to
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
melengestrol acetate, the active ingredient in this product,
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Not required.
could lead to headache, nausea, somnolence and
reproductive system impairment.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY
EXPOSURE: Not established. PROPERTIES
4. FIRST AID MEASURES APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: Colorless, viscous
liquid.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: Mixture.
EYES: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
ODOR: Odorless.
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble.
SKIN: Wash off with soap and water. Take off all
contaminated clothing immediately.
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Pharmacia & Upjohn
MGA庐 500 Liquid Premix
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Agent ID# 29979
agrees that Pharmacia & Upjohn shall not be held liable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (based on its negligence or otherwise) for any personal
injury or other damage relating to, or arising from such
use, including direct, incidental, or consequential damage
STABILITY: Stable. and such user agrees to indemnify Pharmacia & Upjohn
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None. for any claims arising out of its use.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS:
None.
15. LABELING
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Does not occur.
This drug is subject to FDA labeling requirements; there-
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION fore, it is exempt from the labeling requirements of the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
ACUTE STUDIES: NDC 0009-0547-01
SKIN IRRITATION (HUMAN): Mild to moderate
(propylene glycol)
EYE IRRITATION (RABBIT): Mild irritant (propylene
glycol)
ORAL LD50 (RAT): 20 g/kg (propylene glycol)
OTHER STUDIES:
REPRODUCTION/FERTILITY: Melengestrol acetate is
a potent progestational agent capable of stimulating body-
weight gain and suppression of estrus in heifers. Over-
dosage 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
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of by
incineration in accordance with applicable international,
national, state and/or local waste disposal regulations.
13. SHIPPING REGULATIONS
Not regulated for transportation by the United States
Department of Transportation (DOT), International Maritime
Organization (IMO), or International Air Transport
Association (IATA). May be subject to state and/or local
transportation requirements.
14. OTHER INFORMATION
REVIEWED BY: Environment & Safety.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the MSDS is
November 21, 1995
believed to be correct as of its date of issuance. BY
MAKING THE MSDS AVAILABLE, PHARMACIA &
UPJOHN CO. DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY (INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) REGARDING THE
MSDS, ITS ACCURACY OR THE PRODUCT TO
WHICH IT RELATES. Anyone using this information
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