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Tranesamic acid;Tranexamic acid

Material Safety Data Sheet
Tranesamic acid;Tranexamic acid 
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Tranesamic acid;Tranexamic acid
Catalog Numbers: 86-39289

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS# 1197-18-8
Chemical Name: Tranesamic acid;Tranexamic acid 
Percent  99%
EINECS/ELINCS: 251-322-5
Hazard Symbols: Xi
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Cause irritating to eyes and skin.

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes serious eye irritation.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for 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.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx)
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
no data available

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
7.3 Specific end uses
no data available

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Appropriate engineering controls
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection: impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the
concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection: For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Powder
Color: White
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: > 300 °C - lit.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: No data available
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Water Solubility: Not available
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight: 157.21

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Not available.
Combustion Products: Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
Acute toxicity: LD50 Oral - mouse - > 10.000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization: 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 identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
Reproductive toxicity - rat - Oral
Effects on Fertility: Female fertility index (e.g., # females pregnant per # sperm positive females; # females
pregnant per # females mated ).
Reproductive toxicity - mouse - Oral
Effects on Newborn: Weaning or lactation index (e.g., # alive at weaning per # alive at day 4).
Developmental Toxicity - rat - Oral
Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus).
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Not available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional 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 afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -                       IMDG: -                             IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -                         IMDG: -                                IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: -                            IMDG: -                                  IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                           IMDG Marine pollutant: no        IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
      Hazard Class:Xi
      Risk Phrases:
           R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
      Safety Phrases:
           S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
           S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing
           S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.