Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
75-87.5
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
2.5-5
EC/CAS
7647-01-0
Name of the chemical
Hydrochloric acid
Concentration
Used for pH adjustment
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2015-12-11
Product name
Acetylcysteine Solution, USP
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, administered orally, is indicated as an antidote to prevent or lesson hepatic injury which may occur following the ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen. It is essentail to initiate treatment as soon as possible after the overdose and, in any case, within 24 hours of ingestion. When administered via inhalation it is indicated as adjuvant therapy for patients with abnormal, viscid or inspissated mucous secretions in various respiratory conditions
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification (GHS-US) Classification of the Substance or Mixture Classification (GHS-US) Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 STOT SE 3 H335 Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US Labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS07
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H402 - Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P261 - Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and other exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see section 4 on this SDS). P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.
Other hazards
Exposure to acetylcysteine may result in gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting as well as stomatitis, fever, rhinorrhea, drowsiness, clamminess, chest tightness, rash and bronchoconstriction. Exposure may cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. Acquired sensitization has been reported. See package insert for additional information
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (GHS-US) Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 STOT SE 3 H335 Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Full text of H-phrases: see section 16
