MARSAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC -- STERILE AMPICILLIN SODIUM 10 GRAM  -- 6505-00F040060
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STERILE AMPICILLIN SODIUM 10 GRAM
MSDS Date:03/19/1993
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F040060
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MARSAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Address:24 OLNEY AVE BLDG 31
Box:1022
City:CHERRY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:08034-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-424-5600
Emergency Phone Num:609-424-5600
Preparer's Name:LOUIS ZATZ
CAGE:73367
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MARSAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Box:City:CHERRY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:08034
Country:US
Phone:609-424-5600
CAGE:73367

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

Ingred Name:AMPICILLIN SODIUM (SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC -
    GROUP 3)	    *95-1*
CAS:69-52-3
RTECS #:XH8400000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. THIS PRODUCT IS AN ANTIBIOTIC
    WHICH MAY PRODUCE ALLEGIC REACTIONS TO PERSONS SENSITIVE TO IT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:RASH, HIVES, ITCHING, WHEEZING, NAUSEA, CHILLS,
    FEVER, IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HYPERSENSITIVITY TO MATERIAL.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
    WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING,
    ADMINISTER OXYGEN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2/WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
    W/FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING
    LATEX GLOVES, GOGGLES & RESPIRATOR. VACUUM/SWEEP UP & PLACE IN
    APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST. VENTILATE
    AREA & WASH SITE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING
    THIS MATERIAL IN A MANUFACTURING FACILITY.
Other Precautions:PERSONS ALLERGIC TO PENICILLIN SHOULD AVOID CONTACT
    W/THIS PRODUCT. THERAPEUTIC AGENTS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED UNDER
    THE DIRECTION OF A PHYSICIAN &/UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF USE
    DESCRIBED ON THE LABEL.  AVOID CONTACT W/THESE SUBSTANCES.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:LATEX
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

pH:8-10
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF-WHITE POWDER W/PRACTICALLY NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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