FUJISAWA USA, INC. -- CALCIUM GLUCONATE  -- 6505-00-097-8138
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM GLUCONATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1994
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-097-8138
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA USA, INC.
Address:3 PARKWAY NORTH
City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015-2548
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-317-0800 OR 800-888-7704
Emergency Phone Num:708-317-0800 OR 800-888-7704
Preparer's Name:CHRISTINA J. BARRINGTON
CAGE:0K706
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FUJISAWA USA, INC.
Address:3 PARKWAY NORTH
Box:City:DEERFIELD
State:IL
ZIP:60015-2548
Country:US
Phone:708-317-0800 OR 800-888-7704
CAGE:0K706

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM D-SACCHARATE, TETRAHYDRATE
CAS:5793-89-5
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:CALCIUM GLUCONATE
CAS:299-28-5
RTECS #:EW2100000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
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:EYE SKIN AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION
    MAY OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR THERAPUTIC USE
    ONLY WHEN PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSICIAN. POTENTIAL ADVERSE REACTIONS
    FROM PRESCRIBED DOSES AND OVERDOSES ARE DESCRIBED IN THE PACKAGE
    INSERT. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOS URE HAS NOT BEEN FULLY INVESTIGATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
    CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION-MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) IF
    REQUIRED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION-FLUSH MOUTH OUT WITH
    WATER IMMEDIATE LY. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVECONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
    SEEK PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM
    AS APPROPIATE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROTECTOVE
    EQUIPMENT. USE ABSORBENT TOWELS OR BOOMS TO CLEAN-UP SPILL. WIPE
    SURFACE CLEAN AND WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER,

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN HANDLING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS,
    AVOID ALL CONTACT AND INHALATION OF DUST, FUMES, MIST, AND/OR VAPOR
    ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT.
Other Precautions:FOR ADVERSE DRUG REACTION INFORMATION CALL (708)
    317-5937.

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

Respiratory Protection:WITH SATISFACTORY VENTILATION, RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION NOT USUALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION IS USUALLY SATISFACTORY, USE LOCAL
    EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:DISPOSABLE GARMETS IF DIRECT SKIN CONTACT IS
    ANTICIPATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:248F,120C
pH:6-8.2
Solubility in Water:HOT WATER.
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, ODORLESS SOLUTION.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

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

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