Material safety data sheet

MEDISCA INC.
661 Route 3, Unit C, Plattsburgh, New York, 12901 Tel.: (800) 665-6334 Fax: (518) 563-5047 Material Safety Data Sheet
I - Product Identification:
Code:
Product Name:
Triamterene, USP
CAS#: 396-01-0
Empirical Formula:
Chemical Name:
Uses:
II - Toxicological Information:
Route Of Entry:
Ingestion, inhalation and absorption through skin. Irritancy:
Causes skin, eye, mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract iritation Adverse Effects:
Gastrointestinal disturbances, dry mouth, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, leukopenia. Toxicity Data:
III - Physical Data:
State:
Description:
Solubility:
Practically insoluble in water, in benzene, in chloroform, in ether, and in dilute alkali hydroxides; soluble in formic acid; sparingly soluble in methoxyethanol; very slightly soluble in acetic acid, in alcohol, and in dilute mineral acids. Other Physical Properties:
USP Specifications:

Limit for 2,4,6-triamino-5-nitrosopyrimidine: NMT 0.1% Ordinary impurities<466>: Meets the requirements Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers. IV - Fire And Explosion Hazards:
Flammability:
Extinguishing Media:
Water spray; carbon dioxide; dry chemical powder, alcohol or polymer foam. Fire fighting:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. V - Reactivity Data:
Stability:
Incompatibility:
Hazardous Decomp. Products:
Toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Hazardous Polymerization:
VI - Preventive Measures:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, safety goggles, and other protective clothing. Specific Engineering Controls:
Adequate mechanical ventilation. Chemical fumehood. Safety shower and eye bath. Spills And Leaks:
Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and gloves. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick up is complete. Waste Disposal:
Combine with a combustible solvent. Incinerate in an incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber according to local laws and regulations. Storage:
Preserve in airtight containers, in a cool, dry place. Protect from light. VII - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes, separating eyelids with fingers. Skin:
Wash with soap & water for 15 minutes. Ingestion:
Call a physician. Wash out mouth with water. Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give A.R. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. TRIAMTERENE, USP
AUGUST 2004
MEDISCA INC.
661 Route 3, Unit C, Plattsburgh, New York, 12901 Tel.: (800) 665-6334 Fax: (518) 563-5047 NOTE: If victim is unconscious, never induce vomiting nor give liquids. Place victim in a stable side position and keep warm.

Ecological Data:
Hazardous Ingredients:
References:
TRIAMTERENE, USP
AUGUST 2004

Source: http://files.medisca.com/pdfs/en-us/msds/triamterene.pdf