Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
100-51-6
Name of the chemical
Benzyl Alcohol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2007-08-20
Product name
Cordarone Intravenous
Product Synonyms
Amiodarone HCl
supplier name
Wyeth
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Wyeth
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview This contains an active pharmaceutical ingredient that can affect body functions; handle with caution. Appearance Biopharmaceutical liquid Physical State Liquid Odor Not available Potential Physical Hazards Not available
Potential health effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin May cause skin irritation. Inhalation May cause mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion The most common effects may include dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, trouble in walking, numbness or tingling in fingers or toes, trembling or shaking of hands, unusual and uncontrolled movements of body, weakness of arms and legs, photosensitivity, cough, painful breathing, shortness of breath, and slight fever. fast heartbeat, blue-gray coloring of skin on face, neck, and arms, swelling of feet or lower legs, thyroid abnormalities, liver toxicity, and ocular toxicity may also occur. May cause harm to the unborn child. May cause cancer. May cause harm to breastfed babies. Please see Patient Package Insert for further information. Therapeutic Target Organ(s) Cardiovascular system. Not listed by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Environmental effects
There is no known ecological information for this product.