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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye ContactCheck 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 if irritation occurs.
Skin ContactWash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin ContactNot available.
InhalationIf inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious InhalationNot available.
IngestionIf 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 IngestionNot available.

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Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash PointsNot available.
Flammable LimitsNot available.
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...), sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...).
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various SubstancesRisks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting MediaSMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and InstructionsLARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks onAs with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures.
Fire HazardsMaterial in powder form, capable of creating a dust explosion.
Special Remarks on Explosion Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust
Hazardsexplosion hazard.

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small SpillUse appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
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
allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
PrecautionsKeep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not
ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and
show the container or the label.
StorageKeep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 8°C (46.4°F).
Refrigerate.

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering ControlsUse 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 ProtectionSafety glasses. 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 Spillto avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure LimitsNot available.

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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid.)OdorNot available.
TasteNot available.
Molecular Weight1007.19 g/mole
ColorWhite. Off-white.
pH (1% soln/water)Not available.
Not available.
Boiling Point
Melting PointNot available.
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Specific GravityNot available.
Vapor PressureNot applicable.
Vapor DensityNot available.
VolatilityNot available.
Odor ThresholdNot available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)Not available.
Dispersion PropertiesSee solubility in water.
SolubilitySoluble in cold water.
Soluble in 1-Butanol and 2-Butanol

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
StabilityThe product is stable.
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Conditions of InstabilityExcess heat
Incompatibility with variousNot available.
substances
CorrosivityNot available.
Oxytocin
Special Remarks onNot available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks onNot available.
Corrosivity
PolymerizationWill not occur.

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Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of EntryInhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to AnimalsAcute oral toxicity (LD50): >20.52 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects onSlightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on
Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks onMay cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects (teratogenic)
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on otherAcute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on HumansSkin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause flushing, headache, somnolence, nausea and vomiting. May
also cause hypotension followed by hypertension, bradycardia, tachycardia, arteriospasm, fluid and electrolyte
imbalance, and possible seizures. It may also affect the kidneys. Blurred vision and conjunctival hemorrhage,
anxiety, difficulty breathing are rare complications.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingesiton may cause allergic (anaphylactoid) reaction.
Note: Uterine rupture or tears may result from high dose Oxytocin. The use of Oxytocin to induce labor may
result in intrauterine transplacental hyponatremia which may cause neonatal seizures and respiratory depression.
It may also cause neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice (effects on the liver).

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Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Products of BiodegradationPossibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the ProductsThe products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste DisposalWaste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
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Section 14. Transport Information
DOT ClassificationNot a DOT controlled material (United States).
IdentificationNot applicable.
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)

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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
CaliforniaCalifornia prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other RegulationsOSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS No.
200-048-4).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Not listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Not listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Not listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC)R22- Harmful if swallowed.S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.)1 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 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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ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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