Oxazepam SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name: Oxazepam
- CAS: 604-75-1
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
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Warning
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
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: Oxazepam
- Common names and synonyms: Oxazepam
- CAS number: 604-75-1
- EC number: 210-076-9
- 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 include sedation, nausea, drowsiness, ataxia and coma (from large doses). Other symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, hyporeflexia, muscular weakness, dysarthria, nystagmus, hypotension, respiratory failure and death from respiratory or cardiac arrest. Exposure can cause syncope, liver damage, bone marrow damage and sensitivity reactions. It can also cause dryness of the mouth, aggressive behavior, blood dyscrasias and hepatic dysfunction. Sleepiness has been reported. It may cause lightheadedness, respiratory depression, constipation, changes in salivation, blurred vision, diplopia, urinary retention, incontinence, mental depression, tremor, headache, confusion, slurred speech, vertigo, changes in libido, blood disorders, jaundice, central nervous system depression and, sometimes, paradoxical reactions such as dysphoria. It may also cause skin rashes (morbilliform, urticarial and maculopapular), dizziness, stimulation of affect, leukopenia, severe rage reactions (rare), menstrual irregularities, change in EEG pattern, agranulocytosis, stupor, disorientation, fever, euphoria, transient amnesia and memory impairment. Exposure to children has resulted in somnolence, changes in REM sleep and loss of muscle control (ataxia). It has also caused lethargy, paradoxical excitation, depressed reflexes, facial edema, delirium, hallucinations and convulsions. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits very toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride. (NTP, 1992)
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Treatment is entirely supportive with IV access and fluids and maintenance of the airway and ventilation if required. Patients with a significant sedative drug overdose should be advised not to drive until potential interference with psychomotor performance has resolved. For significant benzodiazepine overdose, this is at least 24 hours after discharge./Benzodiazepines/
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)
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
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
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
Oxazepam capsules and tablets should be stored in well-closed containers at a temperature less than 40 deg C, preferably at 15-30 deg C.
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: Odorless creamy-white to pale-yellow powder or white crystalline solid. Bitter taste. pH (2% aqueous suspension) 4.8-7. (NTP, 1992)
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Colour:
Crystals from alcohol
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Odour:
PRACTICALLY ODORLESS
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Melting point/freezing point:
205-206°C
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range:
506.5°C at 760 mmHg
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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:
11°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:
BETWEEN 4.8 AND 7.0 (1 IN 50 SUSPENSION)
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Kinematic viscosity:
no data available
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Solubility:
less than 1 mg/mL at 66° F (NTP, 1992)
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water:
no data available
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Vapour pressure:
4.2X10-12 mm Hg at 25 deg C /Estimated/
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Density and/or relative density:
1.42g/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
no data available
Chemical stability
Stable in light
Possibility of hazardous reactions
OXAZEPAM is stable in light and is non hygroscopic. It is stable in neutral solution. This chemical is hydrolyzed by acids and bases. (NTP, 1992)
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
no data available
Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Rat oral 5 g/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 inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of oxazepam. There is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of oxazepam. Overall Evaluation: Oxazepam is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). In making the overall evaluation, the Working Group took into account that: (1) uncertainty exists regarding the formation of mouse liver tumors by oxazepam as a relevant end point for evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans. (2) appropriate mechanistic information in humans is lacking.
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: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 11 was calculated for oxazepam(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.24(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
Mobility in soil
The Koc of oxazepam is estimated as 390(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.24(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that oxazepam is expected to have moderate mobility in soil.
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: UN1230 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN1230 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN1230 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: METHANOL (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: METHANOL (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: METHANOL (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: II (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/