Troy Laboratories Pty. Limited
ABN: 21 000 283 769
98 Long Street Smithfield NSW 2164
Tel: (02) 9604 6266
Fax: (02) 9725 1772
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: DEXAPENT
Other Names: None.
Product Code: 3190
UN No: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Sub Risk Class: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated
Poison Schedule: S4
Chemical Family: Water solution of ingredients (see below).
Uses: Anti-inflammatory and glucogenic steroid injection for use in horses and cattle.
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Physical Appearance & Properties
Appearance & Odour: Clear, colourless liquid. Very faint, characteristic odour.
Melting/softening point: Approximately 0掳C.
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Approximately 100掳C at 100kPa.
Volatile materials: Water component.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Specific gravity: No data.
Solubility in water: Completely soluble.
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive.
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Ingredients Worksafe Exposure Limits
TWA, mg/m3 STEL, mg/m3
Chemical Entity CAS No Proportion, %
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate 2392-39-4 0.5 not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret <10 not set not set
Water 7732-18-5 to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are
also likely.
ll HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Health Effects:
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms. The ingredients are not listed as
carcinogenic in Worksafe鈥檚 document 鈥淓xposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment鈥? (May 1995), nor in NOHSC鈥檚 鈥淟ist of Designated Hazardous Substances鈥? (April 1999).
Acute Effects:
This is a pharmacologically active preparation, and contact should be avoided except for its intended veterinary use.
Swallowed: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems.
Eye: This product is irritating to the eyes. It will cause discomfort such as stinging pain, watering and redness of the
eyes. Effects may last after exposure has ceased, and in severe exposure, long lasting or even permanent effects
such as corneal damage can occur.
Skin: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems.
Inhalation: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems.
First Aid:
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia.
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Accidental self-injection: If possible the application of gentle squeezing pressure with absorbent material (e.g. facial
tissue) at the injection site will swab up unabsorbed material. Strong squeezing of the site should be avoided. The
damaged area should be thoroughly cleansed and a topical antiseptic applied.
Eyes: If this product comes into contact with eyes, hold open and wash with running water for at least 15 minutes.
Ensure irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting them. Do not try to remove contact lenses unless trained. Seek
medical attention.
Skin: If product gets on skin, wash skin to remove material. No further measures should normally be required.
Inhalation: No first aid measures normally required. However, if vapours or mists have been inhaled, and irritation has
developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists more than about 30
minutes, seek medical advice.
Advice to Doctor: Accidental self injection may lead to an inflammatory response and deep injections, particularly those
near a joint or associated with bruising should be treated medically or surgically.
lll PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Risk Phrases are: R36. Irritating to eyes.
Exposure Standards:
A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been established by NOHSC
Australia for any of the major ingredients in this product. There is a blanket limit of 10mg/m3 for dusts or mists when
limits have not otherwise been established.
Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be reduced by
process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you
believe air borne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or
environment to reduce the problem.
Personal Protection:
The following measures are applicable when using or handling opened or damaged containers of the product.
Respiratory Protection: It is usually safe to not use a dust mask or respirator protection on account of this product.
However, if the product is being used in dusty or confined conditions, use of a mask or respirator may be preferred. For
help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Protective gloves are not normally necessary when using this product. However, it is always prudent
to wear gloves. For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear should be worn when using this product. Eye contact may prove painful and
dangerous and should be avoided. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye Protection.
Clothing: This product is essentially safe to use without special protective clothing. However, its use is recommended
as a good industrial practice. Consult AS2919 for advice on Industrial Clothing.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory. Consult AS/NZS2210 for advice on Occupational
Protective Footwear.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective
equipment before storing or re-using.
lV SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Safety Phrases are: S25. Avoid contact with eyes.
Storage & Transport
No special storage and transport requirements. This product has no UN classification. This product is a S4 Poison.
Observe all relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this class of product. Containers should be
kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and make sure that the
product does not come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" below.
Spills & Disposals
In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Wear full protective clothing
including face mask, face shield and gauntlets. All skin areas should be covered. Thoroughly launder protective
clothing before storage or re-use. See above under Personal Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to
personal protective equipment. Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other
suitable absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling
or salvage. After spills, wash area preventing runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters
drains, advise emergency services. Full details regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material
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may be found on the label. If there is any conflict between this MSDS and the label, instructions on the label prevail.
Dispose of only in accord with all regulations. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when sending contaminated
clothing to laundry.
Fire & Explosion Hazard
There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire.
Flashpoint: Does not burn.
Flammability limits: Not applicable. This product does not burn.
Extinguishing Media: This product does not burn. Use extinguishing media suited to the materials that are burning.
Special Fire Fighting procedures: When fighting fires involving significant quantities of this product, wear safety boots,
non-flammable overalls, gloves, hat and preferably, goggles.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic mixtures in confined
spaces. Likely to decompose only after heating to dryness followed by further strong heating.
Stability: This product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Polymerisation: This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Oxides of
phosphorus and other phosphorus compounds. Water. Released only in small quantities.
Materials to avoid: No particular incompatibilities.
V OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document 鈥淣ational Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets鈥?, 1994.
Contact Points:
Chief Chemist
TROY LABORATORIES PTY LIMITED
98 Long Street Smithfield NSW 2164
Telephone: (02) 9604 6266
Facsimile: (02) 9725 1772
Police and Fire Brigade: 000
National Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)
Please read all labels carefully before using product.
This MSDS copyright 漏 Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, August, 2000.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02) 9516 2079
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