TETRACAINE HCL, USP 5KG by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name TETRACAINE HCL Supplier Information Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601 1 (800) 239-5288 +1 (734) 843-4693 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Chemtrec 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) Product Synonym(s) 4-(Butylamino)benzoic acid 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), Eye irritation (Category 2), Skin sensitization (Category 1) Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement(s) H301 Toxic if swallowed H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 Causes serious eye irritation Pictogram(s) Precautionary Statement(s) P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/f ace protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified None Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name N/A Common Name Tetracaine Hydrochloride CAS Number 136-47-0 Additional Ingredient Information Synonyms: 4-(Butylamino) benzoic acid 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice Consult a physician. Show this saf ety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If Inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artif icial respiration. Consult a physician. In Case of Skin Contact Wash of f with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician. In Case of Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water f or at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If Swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. Most Important Symptoms and Effects No data available Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant f oam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus f or f ire f ighting if necessary. Page 1 of 4 Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust f ormation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist, or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to saf e areas. Avoid breathing dust. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers f or disposal. Cleanup Procedures Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers f or disposal. Prevent f urther leakage or spillage if saf e to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid f ormation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is f ormed. Normal measures f or preventative f ire protection. Conditions for Safe Storage Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters No data available Appropriate Engineering Controls Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash hands bef ore breaks and immediately af ter handling the product. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Face shield and saf ety glasses. Use equipment f or eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU). PPE - Skin Protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surf ace) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves af ter use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. PPE - Body Protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specif ic workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surf ace) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves af ter use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. PPE - Respiratory Protection Where risk assessment shows air-purif ying respirators are appropriate use a f ull-f ace particle respirator type N99 (US) or type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a back up to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a f ull-f ace supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Form: Solid Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits No data available Odor No data available Vapor Pressure No data available Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density No data available pH No data available Relative Density No data available Melting Point/Freezing Point No data available Solubility No data available Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range No data available Flash Point No data available Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No data available Partition Coefficient POW: 3.915 Auto-Ignition Temperature No data available Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Page 2 of 4 Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No data available Chemical Stability No data available Possibility of Hazardous Reactions No data available Conditions to Avoid No data available Incompatible Materials No data available Hazardous Decomposition Products Other decomposition products-No data available. Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral LD50 Oral - rat - 160 mg/kg Remarks: Behavioral: Muscle weakness. Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration: Other changes. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation No data available Acute Toxicity - Dermal No data available Acute Toxicity - Eye No data available Skin Corrosion/Irritation No data available Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Eyes- rabbit Result: Moderate eye irritation. Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation No data available Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available Carcinogenicity IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as probable, possible or conf irmed human carcinogen by IARC. Carcinogenicity ACGIH No data available Carcinogenicity NTP No data available Carcinogenicity OSHA No data available Reproductive Toxicity No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure No data available Aspiration Hazard No data available Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity No data available Persistence and Degradability No data available Bio-accumulative Potential No data available Mobility in Soil No data available Other Adverse Effects No data available Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Of f er surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed prof essional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an af terburner and scrubber. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Dispose of as unused product. Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available Section 14: Transport Information UN Number 2811 UN Proper Shipping Name Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s. (p-(Butylamino)-benzoic acid 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester monohydrochloride) Transport Hazard Class(es) 6.1 Packaging Group III Environmental Hazards ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no Page 3 of 4 Section 15: Regulatory Information This saf ety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. Saf ety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specif ic f or the substance or mixture: no data available. Chemical Saf ety Assessment: No data available Section 16: Other Information Additional Information N/A Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/09/2019 16:19 Disclaimer Letco Medical, LLC believes that the above information is correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. If the product is used as a component in another product, this information may not be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from handling, storage, use or from contact with the above product. Page 4 of 4
