Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
H302 Harmful if swallowed
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P330 Rinse mouth.
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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: Symptoms of exposure to this compound via ingestion include diabetes mellitus, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, cardiac effects, nausea, vomiting, changes in regional blood flow, dermatitis, anaphylaxis and decreased blood pressure. Other symptoms via ingestion include headache, dizziness, flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, fatigue and edema. It also causes dilation of coronary arteries and arterioles, reduced oxygen requirements, decreased platelet aggregation, weakness, heartburn, muscle cramps, tremor, nervousness, mood changes, palpitation, dyspnea, wheezing, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, chest congestion, diarrhea, constipation flatulence, muscle inflammation, joint stiffness, shakiness, blurred vision, difficulties in balance, jitteriness, sleep disturbances, pruritus, urticaria, fever, sweating, chills, sexual difficulties and syncopal episodes. It can cause bradycardia, lethargy and anginal pain. It can also cause improved contractility and segmental ventricular function, increased heart rate and cardiac output, and increased peripheral blood flow due to arterial dilation (with no change in venous tone). It can cause negative inotropy, excessive vasodilation, depression of the sinus nodal rate, A-V nodal conduction disturbances, digital dysesthesia, sedation and aggravation of myocardial ischemia. Somnolence may occur. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. (NTP, 1992)
Generally, overdosage with nifedipine leading to pronounced hypotension calls for active cardiovascular support including monitoring of cardiovascular and respiratory function, elevation of extremities, judicious use of calcium infusion, pressor agents and fluids. Clearance of nifedipine would be expected to be prolonged in patients with impaired liver function. Since nifedipine is highly protein bound, dialysis is not likely to be of any benefit; however, plasmapheresis may be beneficial.
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. A water spray may also be used. (NTP, 1992)
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.
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
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.
Nifedipine liquid-filled capsules should be protected from light and moisture and stored in tight, light-resistant containers at a temperature of 15-25 deg C, and extended-release tablets of the drug should be protected from light and moisture and stored in tight, light-resistant containers at a temperature less than 30 deg C.
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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: Odorless yellow crystals or powder. Tasteless. (NTP, 1992)
Yellow crystals
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173°C(lit.)
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53°C(lit.)
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less than 1 mg/mL at 67.1° F (NTP, 1992)
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2.68E-08mmHg at 25°C
1.271g/cm3
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Aqueous solutions are very sensitive to light. (NTP, 1992). Insoluble in water.
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NIFEDIPINE is sensitive to light.
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When heated to decomposition, it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.
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An estimated BCF of 13 was calculated for Nifedipine(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.20(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC).
The Koc of Nifedipine is estimated as 370(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.20(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that Nifedipine is expected to have moderate mobility in soil.
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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: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
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