MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Tetracycline hydrochloride (HCL) TE130X
PRODUCT USE
Not Available
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
COQUITLAM B.C.
POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % CAS NUMBER LD50 OF INGREDIENT
(SPECIFY SPECIES) (SPECIFY ROUTE AND DOSE)
Tetracycline hydrochloride (HCL) 100 64-75-5 RAT ORAL: 6443 mg / kg
C22H24N2O8.HCl
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE ODOR AND APPEARANCE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Solid Yellow odorless powder Not Available
FREEZING POINT (C) MELTING POINT (C) BOILING POINT (C) VOLATILITY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Not Available 214掳C (417.2掳F) Decomposes Not Available Not Available
VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY EVAPORATION RATE COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST. pH
Not Applicable Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
NO YES
FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?
May be combustible at high temperature
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
SMALL: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do NOT use water jet.
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (% BY VOLUME)
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (% BY VOLUME)
Not Available Not Available Not Available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Not Available (CO,CO2), (NO,NO2鈥?.) Carbon and nitrogen oxides
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
YES NO IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable
NO YES
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF SO, WHICH ONES?
Not Available
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not Available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Not Available
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
TE130X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Tetracycline hydrochloride (HCL)
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
INGESTION
INHALATION
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye
contact (irritant)
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
The substance is toxic to the reproductive system, liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce
target organs damage
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT CARCINOGENICITY
Not Available Yes Not Available Not Available
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
TERATOGENICITY
Not Available Proven Not Available Not Available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes ( impervious ) Approved / Certified respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
No Coveralls / Lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface.
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial, and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue
under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable
protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical
advice immediately and show the container or the label
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from strong oxidizing agents
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
WHMIS: CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC)
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the
SKIN
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. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing
No known effect on eye contact, rinse with water for a few minutes
EYES
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
INHALATION
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is
INGESTION
not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552 3031 September 21 2006
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