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
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: KETAMIL
Other Names: None.
Product Code: 3400
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). Active ingredient is a Nonbarbiturate anaesthetic, related
to phencyclidine (PCP).
Uses: A dissociative anaesthetic for use singly or in combination with muscle relaxants and tranquilisers in a wide
variety of domesticated, feral and native animals. See product label for details.
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Physical Appearance & Properties
Appearance & Odour: Clear, colourless liquid. Mild 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, %
Ketamine hydrochloride 1867-66-9 10.0 not set not set
Other non hazardous ingredients secret <1.0 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 in actual use. If you have come
into contact with this product, seek medical attention if you feel drowsy or experience any unusual symptoms.
Swallowed: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems.
Eye: This product is mildly irritating to the eyes. It is likely to cause mild discomfort such as watering and redness of the
eyes. However, this should quickly disappear once exposure is over.
Skin: This product is mildly irritating to skin. However, it is unlikely to cause more than minor discomfort or effects such
as itchiness, occasional small blisters or slight skin reddening.
Inhalation: Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems.
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First Aid:
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia.
Accidental self-injection: Accidental self-injection may produce tranquilisation and other central nervous system effects.
In such instances, seek medical advice immediately. 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 product gets in eyes, wash material from them with running water. If they begin watering or reddening, take
special care in washing thoroughly.
Skin: If product gets on skin, thoroughly wash contacted areas. No further measures should normally be required
unless irritation is noticed. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
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
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: Impermeable protective gloves should be worn when you are using this product, to prevent irritation.
For help in selecting suitable equipment, consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear is suggested when using this product. It is always prudent to use protective
eyewear. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye Protection.
Clothing: Clean overalls or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron. 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
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. Evacuate the spill area and deny
entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. As a minimum, wear overalls, goggles and gloves. 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
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regarding disposal of used containers, spillage and unused material 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.
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 and corrosive
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. Nitrogen and
its compounds, and under some circumstances, oxides of nitrogen. Hydrogen chloride gas, chlorides, and in some
circumstances, phosgene which is a toxic gas. Water.
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.
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