Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Meperidine HCl Catalog
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
CAS# 50-13-5
Manufacturer
RTECS NS5950000
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
TSCA TSCA 8(b) inventory: No
products were found.
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI# Not available.
Synonym Not available.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Not available.
Chemical Name
Chemical Family Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
C15H21NO2.HCl
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # % by Weight
1) Meperidine HCl 50-13-5 100
Toxicological Data Meperidine HCl:
on Ingredients ORAL (LD50): Acute: 170 mg/kg [Rat]. 178 mg/kg [Mouse]. 500 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, . Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant,
permeator), of inhalation (lung irritant). Severe over-exposure can result in death.
Potential Chronic Health CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
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.
Meperidine HCl
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes,
keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cold water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. 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. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion
Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash Points Not available.
Flammable Limits Not available.
Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Not available.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence 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.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Meperidine HCl
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Keep locked up Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk,
evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not
breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes Wear suitable protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
suitable respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Storage Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Highly toxic or infectious materials should be stored in a separate
locked safety storage cabinet or room.
Section 8. 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. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill 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 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Solid powder.) Odor Odorless.
Taste Not available.
283.8 g/mole
Molecular Weight
Color White.
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.
Boiling Point Decomposes.
Melting Point 187°C (368.6°F)
Critical Temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity Not available.
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density Not available.
Volatility Not available.
Odor Threshold Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water, methanol.
Easily soluble in methanol.
Solubility
Soluble in cold water.
Insoluble in diethyl ether.
Meperidine HCl
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability Temperature Not available.
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization No.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 170 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of ingestion, .
Humans Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of inhalation (lung irritant).
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other May Be Habit Forming
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
The products of degradation are more toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
Products of Biodegradation
Meperidine HCl
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification CLASS 6.1: Poisonous material.
: Alkaloid Salt, Solid, n.o.s.(Meperidine Hydrochloride) : UN1544 PG: III
Identification
Not available.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
HARMFUL
STOW AWAY
FROM
FOODSTUFFS
6
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) R25- Toxic if swallowed.
R36- Irritating to eyes.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 3 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
3 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
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Meperidine HCl
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
