Diazepam SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name: Diazepam
- CAS: 439-14-5
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company:Chemicalbook.in
- Address:5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone:+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Category 3, Oral
Acute toxicity - Category 3, Dermal
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Danger
H301+H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: Diazepam
- Common names and synonyms: Diazepam
- CAS number: 439-14-5
- EC number: 207-122-5
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Move the victim into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a doctor immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth resuscitation if the victim ingested or inhaled the chemical.
Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a doctor.
Rinse with pure water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include drowsiness, ataxia, skin rash, dysarthria, nausea, diplopia, anxiety, depression, constipation, changes in salivation, blurred vision, urinary retention, incontinence, tremor, headache, confusion, slurred speech, vertigo, changes in libido and jaundice. Other symptoms of exposure include fatigue, dizziness, respiratory depression, nystagmus, incoordination of the upper extremities, cardiac arrest, hyporeflexia, muscular weakness, agitation, insomnia, grand mal seizures, organic brain syndrome, paradoxical excitement, delirium, coma, hallucinations, vomiting, lethargy and respiratory failure or arrest. It can cause tinnitus, excitability, rage reaction, phlebitis and lactic acidosis. It can also cause central nervous depression, brown discoloration of the lenses, lightheadedness, amnesia, mental depression, blood disorders, dysphoria, slight wheezing, cyanosis, increased respiratory rate, abnormal blood gases, convulsions, increase in chromosomal aberrations, aplastic anemia, leukopenia, leukocytosis, encephalopathy, bilateral gynecomastia, allergic conjunctivitis, angle closure glaucoma, reduction of cardiac output and stroke volume, increase in heart rate and peripheral resistance, cholestasis, disorganization of thought, depressed pupillary response, inhibited performance recall, improved recall of information, reduced reaction time, apprehension, vascular disease, bronchopneumonia, bullous and vesicular skin eruptions, eccrine sweat gland and sweat duct necrosis, skin pallor and death. Exposure can cause decreased blood pressure, increase in hostility and irritability, and vivid or disturbing dreams. Exposure can also lead to hypotension, increased muscle spasticity, sleep disturbances, stimulation, neutropenia, hypoactivity, syncope, bradycardia, urticaria, cardiovascular collapse and hiccups. Damage to the eyes, central nervous system and pulmonary tract may occur. It may also cause dryness of the mouth, aggressive behavior, blood dyscrasias and hepatic dysfunction. If exposure occurs during pregnancy, it may cause lethargy and hypotonia in the offspring. The neonate may also experience apneic attacks. Symptoms may include hypertonia, hyperreflexis, difficulty in sucking, hypothermia and midline cleft deformities of the lip and palate. Depressed central nervous system function may also occur in the neonate. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits very toxic fumes of chlorine and nitrogen oxides. (NTP, 1992)
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Emergency and supportive measures; 1. Protect the airway and assist ventilation if necessary. 2. Treat coma, hypotension, and hypothermia if they occur. Hypotension usually respond promptly to supine position and intravenous fluids /Benzodiazepines/.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam as appropriate for surrounding fire and materials. ... As with all fires, evacuate personnel to a safe area. Firefighters should use self-contained breathing equipment and protective clothing.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing mist, gas or vapours.Avoid contacting with skin and eye. Use personal protective equipment.Wear chemical impermeable gloves. Ensure adequate ventilation.Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Wear approved respiratory protection, chemically compatible gloves, and protective clothing. Wipe up spillage or collect spillage using a high-efficiency vacuum cleaner. Avoid breathing dust. Place spillage in appropriately labeled container for disposal. Wash spill site.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in tight container as defined in the USP-NF. This material should be handled and stored per label instructions to ensure product integrity.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
no data available
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).
Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state:
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Off-white to yellow crystalline powder. Practically odorless. Tasteless at first with a bitter aftertaste. (NTP, 1992)
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Colour:
Colorless to light yellow crysytals
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Odour:
Practically no odor
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Melting point/freezing point:
131.5-134.5°C
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range:
497.4°C at 760mmHg
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Flammability:
no data available
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit:
no data available
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Flash point:
254.6°C
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Auto-ignition temperature:
no data available
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Decomposition temperature:
no data available
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pH:
no data available
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Kinematic viscosity:
no data available
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Solubility:
less than 1 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992)
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water:
no data available
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Vapour pressure:
4.98E-10mmHg at 25°C
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Density and/or relative density:
1.26g/cm3
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Relative vapour density:
no data available
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Particle characteristics:
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Hydrolysis occurs in aqueous solutions with a maximum stability around pH 5. (NTP, 1992). Insoluble in water.
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
A significant interaction exists between diazepam and infusion fluid containers constructed of pvc plastics, due to absorption of diazepam into the pvc matrix.
Hazardous decomposition products
When heated to decomp it emits very toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and NO(x)
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Rat oral 710 mg/kg
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
Evaluation: There is evidence suggesting a lack of carcinogenicity of diazepam to the breast and inadequate evidence for carcinogenicity at other sites in humans. There is inadequate evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of diazepam. Overall Evaluation: Diazepam is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity in humans (Group 3).
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50; Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea, <24 hr neonate); Conditions: freshwater, static, 21 deg C, pH 7.6; Concentration: 0.015 mM for 24 hr; Effect: increased intoxication, immobilization
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability
AEROBIC: 14C-Labeled diazepam exhibited a biodegradation half-life of greater than 365 days when incubated using water/sediment sample from the Wickerbach creek in Floersheim, Germany; less than 2% mineralization and 60% sorption to sediment was observed, indicating high persistence(1). The removal rate of diazepam in 3 of 6 Italian sewage treatment plants (Naples, Latina, and Cuneo) sampled in 2004 was generally less than 40%; one plant (Varese Lago) reported 64% removal rate; two plants (Varese Olona and Cagliari) reported 0% removal(2).
Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 33 was calculated in fish for diazepam(SRC), using log Kow of 2.82(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate(SRC).
Mobility in soil
Using river sediments from the Burgan and Dausenau Rivers in Germany, the log Koc of diazepam was shown to be 2.4 (Kd 1.9) and 2.8 (Kd 24.8), respectively(1), corresponding to respective Koc values of 251 and 630(SRC). A Koc of 192 (Kd 3.0) was reported using sediment sample from the Wickerbach creek in Floersheim, Germany(2). According to a classification scheme(3), these Koc values suggest that diazepam is expected to have moderate to low mobility in soil. Mobility studies using a clayey silt soil and a silty sand soil typical of German agricultural soils indicated a Kd range of 4 to 20(4).
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: UN2811 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2811 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2811 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: I (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/