RORER PHARMACEUTICAL CORP -- NITROLINGUAL SPRAY  -- 6505-01-246-3781
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITROLINGUAL SPRAY
MSDS Date:08/24/1992
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-246-3781
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RORER PHARMACEUTICAL CORP
Address:500 ARCOLA RD
Box:1200
City:COLLEGEVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:19426-0107
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-454-8421
Emergency Phone Num:215-454-8000
Preparer's Name:GAYLA J. MCCLUSKEY, CIH
CAGE:04518
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RHONE-POULENC RORER PHARMACEUTICAL CORP, ARCOLA
    LABORATORIES
Address:500 ARCOLA RD
Box:1400
City:COLLEGEVILLE
State:PA
ZIP:19426-0109
Country:US
Phone:610-454-8421
CAGE:04518

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NITROGLYCERIN (NG)	(SARA III)
CAS:55-63-0
RTECS #:QX2100000
Fraction by Wt: 0.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 0.1 MG/M3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.46 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE  (SARA III)
CAS:75-71-8
RTECS #:PA8200000
Fraction by Wt: 32%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

Ingred Name:DICHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE  (SARA III)
CAS:76-14-2
RTECS #:KI1101000
Fraction by Wt: 49%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9293
Ozone Depleting Chemical:1

Ingred Name:NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION, INGESTION OR SKIN
    ABSORPTION OF PRODUCT MAY CAUSE SEVERE DROP IN BLOOD PRESSURE,
    PERSISTENT THROBBING HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, HEART PALPITATION,
    DISTURBED VISION, FLUSHING, NAUSEA, VOM ITING, DEATH. CONTACT MAY
    IRRITATE EYES. CHRONIC: "ADDICTIVE"; SUDDEN WITHDRAWAL FROM
    EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE HEART FAILURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED/INGESTED/ABSORBED: SEVERE DROP IN BLOOD
    PRESSURE, PERSISTENT THROBBING HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, HEART
    PALPITATION, DISTURBED VISION, FLUSHING & PERSPIRING SKIN, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DEATH. EYES: REDN ESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALED: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS.
    ADMINISTER OXYGEN AND ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION IF NECESSARY.
    INGESTED: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS. SKIN:
    IMMEDIATELY WASH WI TH SOAP AND WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR
    ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS. FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR IRRITATION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTING IN CONFINED SPACES REQUIRES USE
    OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY BURST WITH FIRE EXPOSURE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES (FOR
    LARGE SPILL, ADD SCBA AND OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EVACUATE
    AREA). ABSORB ON SUITABLE MEDIUM AND PLACE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL. WASH AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (UNDER
    122F). AVOID CONTACT WITH PRODUCT. IF CONTACT LIKELY, IMPERVIOUS
    GLOVES AND CLOTHING AND SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED.
    USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS FOR SPILLS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD FOR SPILLS
Other Protective Equipment:MANUFACTURING OR PACKAGING OPERATIONS SHOULD
    BE DESIGNED TO OFFER NO SIGNIFIGANT EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Vapor Density:>5 (AIR=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID IN METERED DOSE VIAL

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:PRODUCT HAS A SHELF LIFE, DO NOT STORE/USE
    BEYOND SHELF LIFE. HEAT, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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