MSDS# 05A Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment USP (October 4, 2005)
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Manufacturer's Name:
ALTANA INC.
Divisions:
E. FOUGERA & CO. DIVISION
PHARMADERM DIVISION
Street Address:
60 BAYLIS ROAD
City, State, Zip Code:
MELVILLE, NEW YORK 11747
Emergency Telephone No.: (800) 424-9300, (631) 454-7677
SECTION 1: IDENTITY
Product Name:
Synonyms:
CAS #:
Chemical Family:
Formula:
Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment USP
None.
Not applicable.
Antibiotic.
Gentamicin Sulfate, White Petrolatum and Mineral Oil.
SECTION 2: SAFETY and HAZARD RATINGS
Health (Acute-Chronic):
Flammability:
Reactivity:
Environment (Air-Water-Soil):
Special Hazards:
Protective Equipment:
1–0
1
0
0–0–1
None.
None required under standard usage.
RATINGS
Minimal
0
Slight
1
Moderate
2
Severe
3
Extreme
4
SECTION 3: EMERGENCY and FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes:
Skin:
Ingestion:
Inhalation:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Give two glasses of water and induce vomiting if directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person.
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.
CALL A PHYSICIAN
CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER
SECTION 4: INGREDIENTS
CARCINOGEN
HAZARD DATA
NAM E
CAS#
%
IARC
NTP
OSHA
ACGIH
TLV
OSHA
PEL
Gentamicin Sulfate
White Petrolatum
Mineral Oil
1405-41-0
8009-03-8
8042-47-5
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
not established
not established
0.2mg/m * not established
3
* oil mist (mineral)
MSDS# 05A Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment USP (October 4, 2005)
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SECTION 5: FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point:
Auto-ignition Temperature NF:
Flammable Limits in Air by Volume LEL:
UEL:
Extinguishing Media:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Alcohol foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide.
Use self-contained breathi