Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
2
0 Fire Hazard
1
2 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Desonide D1252, D1141
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
638-94-8
CAS#
Manufacturer Not available.
RTECS
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: No
TSCA
products were found.
GARDENA, CA 90248
Not available.
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI#
Prednacinolone
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Desonide
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
C24-H32-O6
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
3
STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) % by Weight
1) Desonide 638-94-8 100
Desonide:
Toxicological Data
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3710 mg/kg [Rat].
on Ingredients
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product
Not applicable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
Flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary
system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapour/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing In case of insufficient
Precautions
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes
No specific storage is required. Use shelves or cabinets sturdy enough to bear the weight of the chemicals. Be
Storage
sure that it is not necessary to strain to reach materials, and that shelves are not overloaded.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls No special ventilation requirements.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Not available. Odorless.
Odor
Not available.
Taste
416.52 g/mole
Molecular Weight
Not available.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling Point
274.5掳C (526.1掳F)
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Not available.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Partially dispersed in methanol.
Dispersion Properties
See solubility in water, methanol.
Soluble in methanol.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
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Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Not available.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 3710 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Not available.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1
0
2
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
h
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
Lab coat.
Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Splash goggles.
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Section 16. Other Information
D3047
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/12/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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