Reserpine SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name： Reserpine
- CAS： 50-55-5
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses： For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against： none
Company Identification
- Company：Chemicalbook.in
- Address：5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone：+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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Pictogram(s)
- Signal word Warning
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.
none
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.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: Reserpine
- Common names and synonyms: Reserpine
- CAS number: 50-55-5
- EC number: 200-047-9
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
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.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include lowered blood pressure, sedation, bradycardia, drowsiness, nasal congestion, weight gain and severe mental depression which may lead to suicide. Other symptoms include lethargy, vertigo, gastrointestinal upset, dyspnea, flushing and parkinsonism. It can cause nightmares and an increase in gastrointestinal tone and motility with abdominal cramps and diarrhea. It can also cause insomnia, cardiotoxic effects (such as premature ventricular contractions and other arrhythmias, possible sensitization to digitalis, fluid retention and congestive failure), fatigue, weakness, excitement, irrational behavior and sodium retention edema. Exposure can cause dryness of the mouth, pruritus and skin rashes, angina-like syndrome, blurred vision, breast engorgement and galactorrhea, impotence, epistaxis, difficulty in micturition, purpura, bronchospasm, thrombocytopenia, effects on the endocrine system, interference with color vision, hematemesis, systemic lupus erythematosus and breast cancer. Exposure can also cause an increase in appetite, anxiety, headache and disturbance of ejaculation. Other symptoms include nausea with anorexia, excessive salivation, reduction in emotional tension, sleepiness, dizziness, apathy, confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, vomiting, excessive secretory and motor activity of the stomach (which may eventually lead to the formation of peptic ulcer with pain, hemorrhage and perforation), blockade of peripheral adrenergic nerves (which may cause peripheral vasodilatation), motor disturbances (apparently of the extrapyramidal system characterized by stiffness with aching pain in the legs, tremors and various types of dystonia and catatonia), hypothermia, cardiovascular collapse and coma with blushing. Chronic exposure may cause hormonal disturbances, notably mild feminization of adult males with gynecomastia and lactation. Anginal pain and extrasystoles have occurred. Psychotropic effects have also occurred. Eyes may appear slightly flushed due to the dilation of conjunctival blood vessels. Lacrimation, slight miosis and ocular spasms may occur. Eye effects also include conjunctival hyperemia. This chemical may cause serious respiratory problems in infants born to mothers exposed to it during pregnancy. Intramuscular or intravenous injection may cause postural hypotension and duodenal ulcers. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound is highly toxic by ingestion. It is harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. It may cause irritation. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides. (NTP, 1992)
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway. Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if needed. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for pulmonary edema and treat if necessary . Monitor for shock and treat if necessary . Anticipate seizures and treat if necessary . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool . Cover skin burns with dry sterile dressings after decontamination . Poisons A and B
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
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.
Environmental precautions
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.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
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.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
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.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Preparations containing Rauwolfia alkaloids should be stored in light-resistant containers. Rauwolfia alkaloids
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
no data available
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
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.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state：
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: White or cream to slightly yellow crystals or crystalline powder. Odorless with a bitter taste. (NTP, 1992)
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Colour：
White or pale buff to slightly yellowish powder
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Odour：
Odorless
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Melting point/freezing point：
-60°C(lit.)
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range：
155°C
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Flammability：
no data available
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit：
no data available
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Flash point：
32°C(lit.)
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Auto-ignition temperature：
no data available
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Decomposition temperature：
no data available
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pH：
no data available
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Kinematic viscosity：
no data available
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Solubility：
less than 1 mg/mL at 72° F (NTP, 1992)
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water：
no data available
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Vapour pressure：
no data available
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Density and/or relative density：
1.32g/cm3
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Relative vapour density：
no data available
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Particle characteristics：
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Insoluble in water. Reacts slowly with air and water. Darkens slowly on exposure to light.
Chemical stability
Upon standing soln acquire yellow color with pronounced fluorescence, esp after acid addition or exposure /to light/.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
RESERPINE is a weak base and can form salts with strong acids. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
no data available
Hazardous decomposition products
Melting point: 264-265 deg c (decomp)
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 Rat oral 420 mg/kg
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
Classification of carcinogenicity: 1) evidence in humans: inadequate; 2) evidence in animals: limited. Overall summary evaluation of carcinogenic risk to humans is Group 3; the agent is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. From table
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
no data available
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
An estimated BCF of 72 was calculated for reserpine(SRC), using an estimated log Kow of 3.3(1,SRC) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate.
Mobility in soil
Using a structure estimation method based on molecular connectivity indices(1), the Koc for reserpine can be estimated to be 2.70X10+6(SRC). According to a classification scheme(2), this estimated Koc value suggests that reserpine is expected to be immobile in soil. The pKb of reserpine is 6.6(3), indicating that this compound will exist partially in the protonated form in the environment and cations generally adsorb to organic carbon and clay more strongly than their neutral counterparts.
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
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.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: UN3077 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN3077 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN3077 (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 9 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 9 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 9 (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: III (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: III (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: III (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: Yes
IMDG: Yes
IATA: Yes
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/