General Information
Revision date
2016-07-11
Product name
Prilocaine Hydrochloride USP, 4% Injection
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Local anesthetic solution for use in peripheral nerve blocks
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Company Information
company name
Septodont
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This product is exempt from WHMIS 2015 as a drug product. Information provided is for worker education and training purposes. Equivalent Class: Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure: Narcotic effects, Category 3 Equivalent GHS Label Symbol:
Hazard statements
Warning H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause skin and/or serious eye irritation Causes central nervous system effects such as drowsiness, confusion, excitability and nervousness. Acts as a depressant on the cardiovascular system. Avoid use in individuals with hypersensitivities to amide-type anesthetics. Use with caution in individuals with diabetes and/or severe hypertension. CONSULT PRODUCT INSERT FOR CLINICAL AND PHARMACOPIAL INFORMATION Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Drowsiness, confusion, excitability, nervousness, drop in blood pressure, fatigue, bluish discoloration of fingernails, lips, or skin, difficulties in breathing.
Prevention
P261 – Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray P271 – Use in a well-ventilated area P280 – Wear eye protection
Response
P304+P430 – If inhaled – remove victim 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/physician
Storage
P405 – Store locked up
Disposal
P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/provincial/federal regulations
