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: FLUNIXON 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 - not a dangerous good
Subsidiary risk: None allocated
Packaging Group: Not available EPG: Not relevant
Packaging Size and Type: 50 mL and 100 mL packed in cartons of 12 bottles
Poison Schedule: S4
Product Type: Antibiotic
Chemical Family: Flunixin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Uses: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic with anti-
prostaglandin effects for use in horses, cattle, pigs and dogs.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:
Appearance & Odour: Clear colourless, odourless aqueous solution
Melting/softening point: Not applicable
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Not known
Volatile materials: None at room temperature
Flashpoint: Not applicable
Specific gravity: 1.03 g/mL
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IDENTIFICATION (Cont.)
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES (CONT.):
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Corrosiveness: Not known
pH Value: 8-9
INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
(per mL)
Flunixin (as flunixin meglumine) 42461-84-7 50 mg
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute
Accidental self-injection is the most likely route of exposure to FLUNIXON Injection.
The acute LD50 value of Flunixin meglumine in the mouse was greater than or equal to 170, 306 and
111 mg/kg bodyweight by the oral, intramuscular or intravenous routes. For rats the corresponding
values were greater than or equal to 113, 180 and greater than or equal to 90 mg/kg bodyweight. In
an acute inhalation toxicity study in the rat, all animals died at an exposure concentration of 0.52
mg/L for 4 hours.
Harmful if swallowed 鈥? may be absorbed from oral mucous membranes. Can cause gastrointestinal
disturbance, nausea, headache, vomiting and CNS depression.
Irritating to eyes and mucous membranes.
Chronic
No chronic exposure effects have been reported.
FIRST AID:
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre, Phone 13 11 26.
Swallowed Seek medical assistance.
Eye Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes to remove material. Seek
medical assistance.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with
soap and water. Seek medical assistance if skin reaction occurs.
Inhalation Seek medical assistance if irritation develops.
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA (Cont.)
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
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 with normal use.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
There is no applicable Personal Protection.
FLAMMABILITY:
Non flammable under normal use-conditions.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE & TRANSPORT:
Store below 25掳C (Air Conditioning). Keep out of reach of children.
For the purposes of road or rail transport, the product is not considered 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.
Dispose of empty product containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD:
There are no Fire/Explosion Hazards with this product under normal circumstances.
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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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