FUJISAWA USA, INC(CORP HEADQTERS FOR LYPHOMED INC) -- GENTAMICIN SULFATE  -- 6505-01-213-9514
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GENTAMICIN SULFATE
MSDS Date:02/22/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-213-9514
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA USA, INC(CORP HEADQTERS FOR LYPHOMED INC)
Address:3 PARKWAY NORTH (FRMLY:ROSEMONT,IL)
City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015-2548
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-317-8800 (MEDICAL 317-8202)
Emergency Phone Num:708-317-8800, 800-727-7003
Preparer's Name:JANET L. JAKSCKI
CAGE:39832
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA USA, INC
Address:3 PKY N
Box:City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015-2548
Country:US
Phone:847-317-1256
CAGE:39832
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:GENTAMICIN SULFATE
CAS:1405-41-0
RTECS #:LY2625000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 630MG/KG INTRAMUSCULAR, RAT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE/SKIN &/OR RESP TRACT IRRIT,
    DIZZINESS, VERTIGO, TINNITUS, ROARING IN EARS, HEARING LOSS,
    NUMBNESS, SKIN TINGLING, MUSCLE TWITCHING, AND CONVULSIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CHEMICAL LISTING AS
    CARCINOGEN:NTP/IARC/OSHA:NO.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN/RESP TRACT IRRIT. DIZZINESS, VERTIGO,
    TINNITUS, ROARING IN EARS, HEARING LOSS, NUMBNESS, SKIN TINGLING,
    MUSCLE TWITCHING, CONVULSIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. SEEK
    MED ATTN. INGEST:FLUSH MOUTH OUT W/WATER. SEEK MED ATTN.
    SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. SEEK MED
    ATTN. EYE:FLUSH W /WATER. SEEK MED ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR FOAM
    AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE AND MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
    EQPMT.VACUUM SPILLAGE W/VACUUM CLEANER HAVING HIGH EFFICIENCY
    PARTICULATE(HEPA)FILTER OR ABSORB LIQ W/PAPER TOWELS.WIPE WORKING
    SURFACES TO DRYNESS THEN WASH W/SOA P/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AS A GENERAL RULE WHEN HANDLING
    PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AVOID ALL CONTACT & INHAL OF
    DUST/FUMES/MISTS/VAP ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:GENTAMICIN SULFATE INJECTION IS A STERILE OF
    GENTAMICIN SULFATE IN WATER FOR PARENTERAL USE. (PH 3.0-5.5)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE SURGICAL LATEX GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE APPAREL (PROTECT
    EXPOSED SKIN).
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING PRIOR TO REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
pH:3-5.5
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SOLUTION, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:GENTAMICIN SULFATE EMITS TOXIC FUMES
    WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THOUGH NOT EPA REGULATED, WASTE SHOULD BE
    DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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