| [Fire Fighting] Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. | |
| [Ingestion] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Strychnine is an exceptionally toxic poison but inducing vomiting may cause a seizure. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center and locate activated charcoal, egg whites, or milk in case the medical advisor recommends administering one of them. If advice from a physician is not readily available and the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give the victim a glass of activated charcoal slurry in water or, if this is not available, a glass of milk, or beaten egg whites and IMMEDIATELY transport victim to a hospital. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, assure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. | |
| [Inhalation] IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. 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] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a dry area. Refrigerate at 4C. | |
| [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] Harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes irritation. May cause harm to the unborn child. | |
| [Skin] Causes irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause irreversible eye injury. | |
| [Personal Protection] Wear appropriate safety goggles, protective clothing and gloves. | |
| [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] White to slightly yellow crystalline powder. It is the salt of an alkaloid extracted from Vinca rosea Linn., a common flowering herb known as the periwinkle (more properly known as Catharanthus roseus. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 284 - 285 | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 2.04 | |
| [Usage] Antitumor alkaloid isolated from vinca rose. | |
| [Product Name] Vinblastine sulfate | |
| [Synonyms] 1H-Indolizino[8,1-cd]carbazole, vincaleukoblastine deriv. 2H-3,7-Methanoazacycloundecino[5,4-b]indole, vincaleukoblastine deriv. Vincaleucoblastine sulfate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_143-67-9.htm">143-67-9 | |
| [Formula] C46H60N4O13S | |
| [Molecular Weight] 909.16 | |
| [EINECS] 205-606-0 | |
| [RTECS] YY8400000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 3659812 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-26-00-03167 | |
| [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. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Sensitive to light, hydrolysis, oxidation, and heat. |
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