Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
208-534-8/532-32-1
Name of the chemical
Benzoic acid and its sodium salt
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-09-08
Product name
PROPOFOL INJECTABLE EMULSION, USP
Chemical name
For
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
of the SUBSTANCE Human Pharmaceutical - Intravenous Anesthesia
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Non-Pharmaceutical Use
supplier name
U.S
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Actavis, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@Actavis.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Product definition
This product is a white-colored, oil emulsion
Health hazards
In the workplace, may be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation by skin or eye contact or if inhaled. Known adverse effects by other routes are not known. In therapeutic use, this product is administered by intravenous route. This product can cause adverse effects on the nervous system, may produce irregular heart beat, reduced blood pressure, convulsions, swelling and sleepiness. Therapeutic use has been associated with both fatal and life-threatening anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions. It is not known if these effects are possible as a result of workplace exposure. Refer to Section 11 (Toxicological Information) for additional information on adverse effects. Flammability Hazards: This product is expected to be combustible. If heated to high temperatures for a prolonged period, the material may ignite. When involved in a fire, this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds, including carbon and nitrogen oxides, acrolein. Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive.
Environmental hazards
Release of large quantity may cause harm to animals and aquatic organisms if accidentally released to the environment. Emergency Recommendations: Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding.
