Strychnidin-10-one sulfate (21)
C21H22N2O2 • 1/2 H2SO4
Molecular mass: 383.5
ICSC # 0327
CAS # 60-41-3
RTECS # WL2550000
UN # 1692
EC # 614-004-00-0
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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(See Ingestion).
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration may be needed.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Convulsions.
Muscle stiffness.
Shock or collapse.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Refer for medical attention.
Keep victim completely undisturbed.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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Well closed.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
Note: A
T+ symbol
N symbol
R: 26/28-50/53
S: 1/2-13-28-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: I
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
ODOURLESS
COLOURLESS
CRYSTALS
OR WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER,
WITH BITTER TASTE.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
including
sulfur oxides
and
nitrogen oxides
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
, resulting in muscle contractions,
convulsions
and
respiratory failure
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Exposure may result in death.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point (decomposes): ca. 200°C
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 2.9
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to birds.
This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be given to avoid any additional release, e.g. through inappropriate disposal.
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N O T E S
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Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-I
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0327
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STRYCHNINE SULFATE (ANHYDROUS)
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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