| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Fire Potential] Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. | |
| [Ingestion] SPEED IS ESSENTIAL. A DOCTOR MUST BE NOTIFIED AT ONCE. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Store protected from light. | |
| [Handling] Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] May be fatal if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. | |
| [Inhalation] May be fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Hazards] Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2811 | |
| [Personal Protection] Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] odorless white to off-white crystalline powder | |
| [Melting Point] 202 | |
| [Usage] Miotic. Used to reduce the eye of the pupil during the treatment of glaucoma. | |
| [Product Name] (+)-Pilocarpine hydrochloride | |
| [Synonyms] 2(3H)-Furanone, 3-ethyldihydro-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]-, monohydrochloride, (3S,4R)- 2(3H)-Furanone, 3-ethyldihydro-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]-, monohydrochloride, (3S-cis)- Adsorbocarpine Pilocarpine muriate Pilovisc Salagen | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_54-71-7.htm">54-71-7 | |
| [Formula] C11H17ClN2O2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 244.75 | |
| [EINECS] 200-212-5 | |
| [RTECS] TK1450000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Drug; Reproductive Effector; Human Data | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 4034491 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of chlorine. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 2811 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 | |
| [Packing Group] I; II; III |
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