FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE INJECTION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Product definition

This product is clear, colorless, odorless liquid. Health Hazards WARNING! THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A POWERFUL CYTOTOXIC AGENT. EXPOSURE BY ALL ROUTES OF EXPOSURE MUST BE AVOIDED. Toxic by injection. May be harmful or fatal by inhalation and ingestion. May be harmful by skin contact. Therapeutic use can cause compromise of the immune system, cause depression of bone marrow, pulmonary toxicity, neurological toxicity, adverse central nervous system effects, rash, fever and eye infections, gastrointestinal, hematological, and hepatic effects and occasionally, cardiovascular effects. Fludarabine is a suspect mutagen and reproductive toxin, based on animal testing. May cause harm or be fatal to developing fetus. Flammability This solution is not flammable or combustible. When involved in a fire, this material may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds (including carbon and nitrogen oxides). Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive. Environmental Hazards: This product has not been tested for environmental harm; all release to the environment should be avoided. Emergency Recommendations: Emergency responders must wear personal protective equipment suitable for the situation to which they are responding.