| [Fire Fighting] Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. | |
| [Fire Potential] This material is probably combustible. | |
| [Ingestion] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. | |
| [Inhalation] IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used. | |
| [Skin] IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment. | |
| [Eyes] First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. | |
| [Storage] Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] See inhalation. | |
| [Inhalation] Symptoms of exposure to this compound include fall in blood pressure, hypotension, hypoglycemia, dizziness, tachycardia, flushing, itching and an increase in blood urea. Other symptoms include pain and abscess formation at the site of injection, hyperglycemia, hematological disturbances, vomiting, liver and kidney dysfunction, dizziness, headache, breathlessness and fainting. It has caused local reactions and reversible uremia in an infant. It has also caused fever and profound fatal acidosis in a teen. It can cause hemorrhage and dermatitis via intramuscular routes. Other symptoms include cardiac arrhythmias, leukopenia, hypocalcemia, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, thrombocytopenia, confusion and hallucinations. Symptoms of exposure to a related compound include convulsions and liver and kidney damage. Other symptoms include pancreatitis. It may also cause diabetes mellitus. | |
| [Skin] See inhalation. | |
| [Eyes] See inhalation | |
| [Personal Protection] Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | |
| [Respirators] Wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. | |
| [Appearance] Odorless white or almost white crystals or powder. Odor also reported as a slight butyric odor. Very bitter taste. | |
| [Usage] An antimicrobial medication primarily given for prevention and treatment of pneumocystis pneumonia. | |
| [Product Name] Pentamidine isethionate | |
| [Synonyms] Benambax Benzamidine, 4,4'-(pentamethylenedioxy)di-, bis(beta-hydroxyethanesulfonate) Diamidine Pentacarinat Pentamidine isethionate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_140-64-7.htm">140-64-7 | |
| [Formula] C23H36N4O10S2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 592.66999999999996 | |
| [EINECS] 205-424-1 | |
| [RTECS] CV6500000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 4286775 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with water, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned. | |
| [Stability] No data. |
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