Acute toxicity - Category 3, Oral
Acute toxicity - Category 2, Inhalation
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H330 Fatal if inhaled
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P405 Store locked up.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Move the victim into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a doctor immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth resuscitation if the victim ingested or inhaled the chemical.
Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a doctor.
Rinse with pure water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
SYMPTOMS: This compound can cause severe dermatitis in sensitized persons. It may also cause drowsiness, dryness of mouth, nasal congestion, postural hypotension, lowering of body temperature, tachycardia, arrhythmias, agitation, insomnia, depression, miosis and mydriasis, convulsions, photosensitivity, skin rashes, inhibition of ejaculation, obstructive jaundice, chronic constipation, urinary retention, various hematological disorders, allergic reactions, development of purple pigmentation in exposed skin, deposition of pigment in eyes and altered endocrine functions. It reduces the efficiency of heat regulation such that individuals tend to acquire the temperature of the environment. It also reduces salivary and gastric secretion. It may cause extra-pyramidal effects and sedative (neuroletic) effects which cause suppression of spontaneous movement and complex movements while spinal reflexes and unconditioned nociceptive-avoidance behaviors remain intact. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound is an irritant. It may cause dermatitis in sensitized persons. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of chlorine, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. (NTP, 1992)
Cardiovascular monitoring should begin immediately and should include continuous ECG monitoring to detect possible arrhythmias. Treatment may include correction of electrolyte abnormalities and acid-base balance, lidocaine, phenytoin, isoproterenol, ventricular pacing, and defibrillation. Antiarrhythmic agents that can prolong the QT interval (eg, class IA [disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine] or III agents) should be avoided in treating overdosage-associated arrhythmias in which prolongation of QTc is a manifestation. Appropriate therapy (IV fluids and a vasopressor) should be instituted if hypotension occurs; epinephrine, bretylium, or dopamine should not be used. For the management of refractory hypotension, vasopressors such as phenylephrine, levarterenol, or metaraminol may be used. Appropriate therapy should be instituted if excessive sedation occurs; CNS stimulants that may cause seizures should be avoided. If seizures occur, treatment should not include barbiturates because these drugs may potentiate phenothiazine-induced respiratory depression. Hypothermia is common and sometimes difficult to control. In some patients with acute toxicity, exchange transfusions may be useful, but hemodialysis, forced diuresis, hemoperfusion, or manipulation of urine pH is of little value in enhancing elimination of phenothiazines. Phenothiazine General Statement
Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam as appropriate for surrounding fire and materials.
Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing mist, gas or vapours.Avoid contacting with skin and eye. Use personal protective equipment.Wear chemical impermeable gloves. Ensure adequate ventilation.Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Wear approved respiratory protection, chemically compatible gloves and protective clothing. Wipe up spillage or collect spillage using a high efficiency vacuum cleaner. Avoid breathing dust. Place spillage in appropriately labeled container for disposal. Wash spill site.
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride oral solutions, tablets, and injection should be stored at a temperature less than 40 deg C, preferably between 15-30 deg C; freezing of the oral solutions and injection should be avoided. ... Chlorpromazine suppositories should be stored in well-closed containers between 15-30 deg C. ...Chlorpromazine hydrochloride oral concentrate solution should be dispensed in amber glass bottles.
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).
Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: White or creamy-white odorless crystalline powder with very bitter taste. pH (5% aqueous solution) 4.0-5.5. pH (10% aqueous solution) 4-5. (NTP, 1992)
Oily liquid
Amine odor
365°C(dec.)(lit.)
56°C(lit.)
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47°C(lit.)
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Alkaline reaction
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greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 75° F (NTP, 1992)
log Kow = 5.41
5.17X10-6 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)
1.077 g/cm3 (15 C)
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Decomposes on exposure to air and light. becoming yellow, pink and, finally, violet. Water soluble.
Chlorpromazine and its hydrochloride salt darken on prolonged exposure to light. Commercially available preparations of chlorpromazine and its hydrochloride salt should be protected from light.
CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE is incompatible in aqueous solution with sodium salts of barbiturates and other alkaline solutions. Solutions may be stabilized by addition of antioxidants and storing under nitrogen. (NTP, 1992)
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Chlorpromazine hydrochloride injection is physically and/or chemically incompatible with some drugs, but the compatibility depends on several factors (eg, concentrations of the drugs, specific diluents used, resulting pH, temperature). Specialized references should be consulted for specific compatibility information.
When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /hydrogen chloride/, nitroxides, and sulfoxides.
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An estimated BCF of 1,700 was calculated in fish for chlorpromazine(SRC), using a log Kow of 5.41(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is very high(SRC), provided the compound is not metabolized by the organism(SRC).
The Koc of chlorpromazine is estimated as 9,900(SRC), using a log Kow of 5.41(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that chlorpromazine is expected to be immobile in soil. The pKa of chlorpromazine is 9.3(4), indicating that this compound will almost entirely exist in cation form in the environment and cations generally adsorb more strongly to soils containing organic carbon and clay than their neutral counterparts(5).
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN2811 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2811 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2811 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: I (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
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