General Information
Revision date
2015-04-20
Product name
FERRIPROX® 500 mg and 1000 mg
Product Synonyms
Deferiprone Tablets
Chemical name
Pyridinone
CAS No.
30652-11-0
supplier name
ApoPharma USA, Inc.
Manufacturer Name
Apotex Inc
Emergency telephone
+1 703-527-3887, 1-(416)-749-9300
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Company Information
company name
ApoPharma USA, Inc.
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Potential Acute Health Effects
Not expected to be hazardous under normal handling conditions. Potential Chronic Possible teratogen (animal studies only)
Potential health effects
Apotex Hazard This material has been assigned hazard class: 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
For Apotex internal practices only) Section 3. First Aid Measures Eye contact Flush with copious quantities of water. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice. Skin contact Not expected to result in hazardous effects. Hazardous skin Flush with copious amounts of water. Seek medical attention if irritation persist. contact Slight inhalation Not expected to result in hazardous effects. Hazardous Remove from exposure. Persons developing serious hypersensitivity reactions must receive immediate medical attention. inhalation If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Slight ingestion Not expected to be hazardous. It is good practice to rinse mouth thoroughly with water and drink a cup of water to minimize discomfort. Hazardous ingestion Never give anything by mouth if victim is losing consciousness, or is unconscious or convulsing. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should begin artificial respiration, or if the heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Seek medical attention.
