Norbrook Laboratories
Australia Pty Limited
ACN 080 972 596
5/12 Ladd Road, New Gisborne, 3437
PO Box 62, Gisborne, Victoria, 3437
Contact Numbers Telephone: (03) 5428 1466
Fax: (03) 5428 1266
Material Safety Data Sheet
Statement of Hazardous Nature:
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: COLVASONE Injection
Other Names: Not applicable
Manufacturer鈥檚 Product Code: None allocated
UN Number: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Sub-risk: None allocated
Packaging Group: Not available EPG: Not relevant
Pack Size and Type: 50 mL clear glass vials
Poison Schedule: S4
Product Type: Corticosteroid
Chemical Family: Dexamethasone 鈥? a synthetic corticosteroid.
Uses: A corticosteroid solution with potent anti-inflammatory action for use by
injection in horses, cows, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:
Appearance & Odour: A clear colourless, odourless solution
Melting/softening point: Not applicable
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Not known
Volatile materials: Not known
Flashpoint: Not known
Specific gravity: 1.03 g/mL
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTIFICATION (Cont.)
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES (CONT.):
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive
pH Value: 7.4 鈥?8.0
INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
(mg/mL)
Dexamethasone (as dexamethasone 3936-02-5 2.0
sodium phosphate)
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute
Acute toxicity of corticosteroids is generally low.
Swallowed Oral toxicity of Colvasone solution is low.
Eye Direct contact of the solution with the eyes can cause irritation.
Skin Prolonged or repeated contact with Colvasone may cause irritation and/or
drying/cracking of the skin.
Inhalation Harmful by inhalation
Chronic
LD50 oral (mouse) 1800 mg/kg
LD50 oral (rat) > 3000 mg/kg
LD50 acute intraperitoneal
(mouse) 550 mg/kg
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Causes eye and skin irritation. Material
is irradiating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May cause allergic skin reaction.
FIRST AID:
Swallowed Repeatedly administer charcoal in a large quantity of water. Never given
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting.
Contact a physician if allergy symptoms appear.
Eye Rinse eyes with clean water for several minutes.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly wash the affected parts of
the body with soap and water.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air and observe until recovered.
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA (Cont.)
First Aid Facilities Remove the affected person from the danger zone to a well-ventilated
room or to fresh air and protect from under-cooling. In the case of suspected poisoning immediately
call a physician.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
This veterinary medicinal product contains dexamethasone sodium phosphate as the active
ingredient.
Treat symptomatically.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS:
Not applicable with normal use. It should be noted that the product will be manufactured and
formulated overseas and imported into Australia as a fully packaged product.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Not applicable for normal use.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Not applicable for normal use.
FLAMMABILITY:
Not flammable.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE & TRANSPORT:
Store below 25掳C (Air conditioning) in the original containers. Protect from light.
Should any discolouration occur, the product should be discarded.
For the purpose of road and/or rail transport, NORASONE Injection is not classified as a dangerous
good.
SPILLS AND DISPOSALS:
Large spills are unlikely to occur due to the nature of the packaging. Should any spill occur, wipe up
with absorbent material and place in the garbage.
Disposal: Dispose of empty container by wrapping with paper and placing in
garbage.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION (Cont.)
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD:
The product is non-flammable however may give off toxic or irritant fumes in a severe fire.
OTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT POINT:
Call Norbrook Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd on (03) 5428 1466
If unable to contact the Company: Dial Poisons Information Centre 131126
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
Please read all labels carefully before using this product.
All information contained herein is offered in good faith and with the belief that it is accurate. As of the date
of issuance or revision, we are providing all information that we have or are aware of relevant to the
foreseeable use or handling of the material. However, in the event of an adverse incident associated with this
material, this Material Safety Data Sheet is not, and is not intended to be, a substitute for consultation with
appropriately trained personnel.
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