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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using water, carbon dixoide or dry chemical powder. Use a SCBA and full-body protective equipment.
[Ingestion]

Immediately seek medical assistance.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure. Seek medical assistance.
[Skin]

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with copious amounts of water. Seek medical assistance.
[Storage]

Keep in a cool, dry location. Keep containers closed when not in use. Protect from light.
[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.
[Inhalation]

Pulmonary edema has been reported following buflomedil overdoses. Respiratory depression may occur with buflomedil intoxication.
[Skin]

May cause irritation, allergic contact dermatitis.
[Eyes]

Burns, irritation.
[Ingestion]

Nausea and vomiting are common following therapeutic administration of fenoldopam.
[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]

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.
[Exposure Effects]

Headache, dizziness and sweating may occur with any of the vasodilators. Peripheral neuropathy has been reported following long term hydralazine therapy. Hyperglycemic, non-ketotic coma may occur with diazoxide. Seizures and coma may occur with buflomedil toxicity.
[Appearance]

Crystals from methanol-acetonitrile. Odorless. Solutions are colorless to light yellow.
[Melting Point]

248
[pKa/pKb]

4.61 (pKa)
[Usage]

Medication.
[Product Name]

6-(1-Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide
[Synonyms]

2,3-Dihydro-3-hydroxy-2-Imino-6-(1-piperidinyl)-4-pyrimidinamine
2,4-Diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine 3-oxide
6-Amino-1,2-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2-Imino-4-piperidinopyrimidine
Aalopexil
Alostil
U-10,858
[CAS]

"CASEN_38304-91-5.htm">38304-91-5
[Formula]

C9H15N5O
[Molecular Weight]

209.25
[EINECS]

253-874-2
[RTECS]

UV8200000
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Reproductive Effector; Human Data
[Merck]

12,6290
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

886240
[Beilstein Reference]

5-25-12-00317
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb spilled solutions wiht papter towls or other appropriate media. For solid, sweep up. Transfer to suitable container for later disposal.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.