General Information
Revision date
2012-04-11
Product name
FENTANYL
CAS No.
437-38-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Medication: Analgesic agent Synonym(s) N-Phenyl-N-[1-(2-Phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl]propanami de * N-(1-phenethyl-4-piperidyl)propionanilide * PPA Base * Fentanyl Base Analytical Research Standard (FOR R&D USE ONLY)
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Company Information
company name
Mallinckrodt
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Identification Emergency Emergency overview overview DANGER Potent Narcotic. May be fatal if swallowed. May be fatal if inhaled. May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Causes central nervous system effects. Dust may form explosive mixture with air. OSHA OSHA regulatory regulatory regulatory status status This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).
Potential health effects
Potential health health effects Routes Routes of of of of exposure exposure Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact. Eye contact. Eyes Dust or powder may irritate eye tissue. May have a strong narcotic effect (pupil constriction) and the eye may serve as an absorption route into the body. Do not get this material in contact with eyes. Skin This product may be fatal if it is absorbed through the skin. May produce narcotic effects if absorbed through skin. Symptoms may parallel ingestion. Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. Narcotic effect. May cause typical symptoms of narcosis (see Ingestion.) Dust irritates the respiratory system, and may cause coughing and difficulties in breathing. Inhalation of powder/dust may cause lung edema. Ingestion Highly toxic. May be fatal if swallowed. Narcotic effect. Exposure may cause sedation, pinpoint pupils, mood alterations, nausea, vomiting, constipation, respiratory depression; also tolerance, dependence and withdrawal. Dizziness. May cause central nervous system depression. Large doses can lead to respiratory or cardiac arrest and death. Do not ingest. Target Target organs organs Central nervous system. Heart.
Potential chronic health
Chronic effects Causes central nervous system effects. May lead to habituation or addiction. Signs Signs and and and symptoms symptoms Narcosis. Decrease in motor functions. Respiratory disorder. 3. 3. 3. 3. Composition