Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Strychnine HCl dihydrate Catalog
ST145
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
CAS# 6101-04-8
Manufacturer
RTECS WL2430000
SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC.
TSCA TSCA 8(b) inventory:
Strychnine HCl dihydrate
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI# Not available.
Synonym Strychnidin-10-one hydrochloride
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Strychnine Hydrochloride
Chemical Name
Chemical Family Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
(C21H22N2O2)2.HCl.2H2O
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC.
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # % by Weight
1) Strychnine HCl dihydrate 6101-04-8 100
Toxicological Data Strychnine HCl dihydrate:
on Ingredients ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2 mg/kg [Rat].
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Extremely hazardous in case of inhalation. Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion.
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Severe over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is
characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Potential Chronic Health CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance is toxic to the nervous system.
The substance may be toxic to heart, central nervous system (CNS).
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure to a
highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human
organs.
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Section 4. 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. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
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 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical
attention immediately.
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...), halogenated compounds.
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.
Special Remarks on Not available.
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
Poisonous solid.
Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to
reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition
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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. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical
advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
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. (Powdered solid.) Odor Odorless.
Bitter.
Taste
Molecular Weight 406.9 g/mole
White.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Boiling Point Not available.
Melting Point Decomposes.
Critical Temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity Not available.
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density Not available.
Not available.
Volatility
Odor Threshold Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Partially soluble in cold water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Instability Temperature Not available.
Conditions of Instability Not available.
Incompatibility with various Not available.
substances
Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
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Special Remarks on Not available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Causes damage to the following organs: the nervous system.
May cause damage to the following organs: heart, central nervous system (CNS).
Other Toxic Effects on Extremely hazardous in case of inhalation.
Humans Very hazardous in case of ingestion.
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Not available.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
Toxicity of the Products The products of degradation are less toxic.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification CLASS 6.1: Poisonous material.
Identification : Strychnine salt (Strychnine hydrochloride) UNNA: 1692 PG: I
Marine Pollutant
Special Provisions for
Transport
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DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Strychnine HCl dihydrate
Federal and State
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: Strychnine HCl dihydrate
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC) R28- Very toxic if swallowed.
R38- Irritating to skin.
R41- Risk of serious damage 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
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
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Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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