SIDMAK LABORATORIES, INC -- METRONIDAZOLE, USP 250 MG  -- 6505-00-890-1840
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METRONIDAZOLE, USP 250 MG
MSDS Date:06/16/1992
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-890-1840
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIDMAK LABORATORIES, INC
Address:17 WEST ST
Box:371
City:EAST HANOVER
State:NJ
ZIP:07936-2822
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-386-0547
Emergency Phone Num:201-386-5566
CAGE:1BL76
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIDMAK LABORATORIES, INC
Address:17 WEST ST
Box:371
City:EAST HANOVER
State:NJ
ZIP:07936-2822
Country:US
Phone:201-386-5566
CAGE:1BL76

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

Ingred Name:METRONIDAZOLE
CAS:443-48-1
RTECS #:NI5600000
Fraction by Wt: 69.44%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:INACTIVES
Fraction by Wt: 30.56%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE CONVULSIVE SEIZURES AND
    PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY. MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL DISTRESS, CENTRAL
    NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS, HYPERSENSITIVITY, KIDNEY PROBLEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METRONIDAZOLE IS LISTED AS A SUSPECT OR
    POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:METALLIC TASTE, CONVULSIVE SEIZURES, DIZZINESS,
    VETIGO, INCOORDINATION, ATAXIA, CONFUSION, IRRITABILITY,
    DEPRESSION, WEAKNESS, INSOMNIA, RASH, FLUSHING, NASAL CONGESTION,
    DRYNESS OF MOUTH, DARKENED UR INE, FEELING OF PELVIC PRESSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
    DISORDERS ARE AT INCREASED RISKS FOR SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE WHEN
    TAKING THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE RESPIRATORY SUPPORT AS
    NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTED: GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL  ATTENTION. SYMPTOMATIC AND SUPPORTIVE THERAPY.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    BUNKER GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE UP OR SWEEP/MOP UP SPILLED MATERIAL. BE
    CAREFULL OF NEEDLES. PLACE IN A SEALED/LABELED CPNTAINER FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ROUND, CONVEX, UNCOATED TABLET (11/32")
    IMPIRINTED WITH SL ON ONE SIDE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AS MEDICAL WASTE (NEEDLES AND
    CARTIDGES) IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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