Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name g-Strophanthin
Portland OR
Ouabain
Synonym
C29H44O12•8H2O
Chemical Formula
CAS Number 630-60-4
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Percent (%) TLV/PEL Toxicology Data
g-Strophanthin 630-60-4 ---------- Not available. Rat LD50 (intravenous) 14 mg/kg
Mouse LD50 (oral) 5 mg/kg
Mouse LD50 (intraperitoneal) 11
mg/kg
Mouse LD50 (subcutaneous) 5
mg/kg
Section III. Hazards Identification
Toxic if ingested or inhaled. Avoid prolonged contact with this material. Overexposure may result in serious illness or
Acute Health Effects
death.
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or
many human organs.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
Inhalation
waistband. If breathing is difficult, oxygen can be administered. Seek medical attention if respiration problems do not
improve.
INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat.
Ingestion
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the
toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Not available.
Flammability May be combustible at high temperature. Auto-Ignition
Flammable Limits
Flash Points Not available. Not available.
Combustion Products These products are toxic carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards
Not available.
Explosion Hazards Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
and Instructions
Consult with local fire authorities before attempting large scale fire-fighting operations.
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Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Cleanup Highly Toxic material. Light sensitive material.
Stop leak if without risk. DO NOT get water inside container. DO NOT touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce
Instructions
vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Consult federal, state, and/or local authorities for assistance on disposal.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage HIGHLY TOXIC. LIGHT SENSITIVE. Keep locked up. Keep away from heat. Mechanical exhaust required. When not in
use, tightly seal the container and store in a dry, cool place. Avoid excessive heat and light. DO NOT ingest. Do not
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breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or
the label. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis (bases).
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator must be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling
this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solubility
Physical state @ 20°C Solid. (White, Crystalline powder.) Not available.
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Molecular Weight 584.65 (Anh) Partition Coefficient Not available.
Boiling Point Not available. Vapor Pressure Not applicable.
Melting Point Not available. Vapor Density Not available.
Not available. Volatility Not available.
Refractive Index
Critical Temperature Not available. Odor Not available.
Not available. Not available.
Viscosity Taste
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)
Stability
Conditions of Instability Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatibilities
Reactive with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong alkalis (bases).
Section XI. Toxicological Information
RTECS Number RN3850000
Eye Contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
Routes of Exposure
Rat LD50 (intravenous) 14 mg/kg
Toxicity Data
Mouse LD50 (oral) 5 mg/kg
Mouse LD50 (intraperitoneal) 11 mg/kg
Mouse LD50 (subcutaneous) 5 mg/kg
Chronic Toxic Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or
many human organs.
Toxic if ingested or inhaled. Avoid prolonged contact with this material. Overexposure may result in serious illness or
Acute Toxic Effects
death.
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
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Section XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Not available.
Environmental Fate
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material with a
Waste Disposal
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all
federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT Classification DOT CLASS 6.1: Toxic material.
PIN Number
Proper Shipping Name
Alkaloids, solid, n.o.s.
Packing Group (PG) II
DOT Pictograms
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA Chemical Inventory This compound is ON the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory list.
(EPA)
WHMIS Classification On NDSL
(Canada)
EINECS Number (EEC)
211-139-3
EEC Risk Statements R23/24/25- Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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