FUJISAWA INC (FORMERLY LYPHOMED INC) -- NITROGLYCERIN  -- 6505-00F039444
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROGLYCERIN
MSDS Date:02/19/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F039444
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA INC (FORMERLY LYPHOMED INC)
Address:2020 RUBY
City:MELROSE PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60160-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-450-7569/7500
Emergency Phone Num:708-450-7569/7500
CAGE:GO395
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA INC (FORMERLY LYPHOMED INC)
Address:2020 RUBY
City:MELROSE PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60160-5000
Country:US
Phone:708-450-7569/7500
CAGE:GO395
Company Name:LYPHOMED INC  DIV OF FUJISAWA USA INC
Address:2020 RUBY ST
Box:City:MELROSE PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60160-1112
Country:US
Phone:312-345-6170
CAGE:60567

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NITROGLYCERINE, NITRIN, NITROL
CAS:55-63-0
RTECS #:QX2100000
Other REC Limits:0.05 PPM
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM (SKIN)
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 100 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, TACHYCARDIA,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, APPREHENSION, RESTLESSNESS, MUSCLE TWITCHING,
    RETROSTERNAL DISCOMFORT, PALPITATIONS, DIZZINESS & ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, TACHYCARDIA, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    APPREHENSION, RESTLESSNESS, MUSCLE TWITCHING, RETROSTERNAL
    DISCOMFORT, PALPITATIONS, DIZZINESS, ABDOMINAL PAIN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: FLUSH MOUTH OUT
    W/WATER. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:87.8F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM AS APPROPRIAE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL
    FACE SHIELD & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ABSORB
    LIQUID W/PAPER TOWELS. WIPE WORKING SURFACES TO DRYNESS, THEN CLEAN
    W/SOAP & WATER. LARGE: USE FLAMMABLE LIQUID ABSORBENT TO ABSORB
    SOLVENTS & THEIR VAPOR S. SWEEP UP & DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM FREEZING. EXCESSIVE LIGHT
    &/HEAT MAY CAUSE DECOMPOSITION. EXTREMELY LOW TEMPS MAY CAUSE
    NITROGLYCERIN TO FALL OUT OF SOLUTION.
Other Precautions:WHEN HANDLING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, AVOID ALL
    CONTACT & INHALATION OF DUST/FUMES/MISTS/VAPORS ASSOCIATED
    W/PRODUCT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR HYDROGEN
    SULFIDE/ORGANIC VAPOR EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE SURGICAL LATEX (SEE SUPP)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE APPAREL, LONG SLEEVED
    GARMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: NITROGLYCERIN IS SOLUBILIZED IN A SYSTEM WHICH
    CONTAINS PROPYLENE GLYCOL/ALCOHOL/WATER. GLOVES CONT'D:
    NITROGLYCERIN EVENTUALLY PENETRATES LATEX GLOVES, BUT THEY OFFER
    TEMPORARY P ROTECTION. CHANGING GLOVES EVERY 30 MINS RECOMMENDED.
    IF POSSIBLE, WEAR COTTON GLOVES OVER LATEX GLOVES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:(SEE SUPP)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, PALE YELLOW, CLEAR, OILY SOLUTION.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING, EXTREMELY LOW TEMPS, EXCESSIVE
    LIGHT & HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES, TOXIC FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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