Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Hydromorphone HCl
Common Name/
Trade Name
Hydromorphone HCl
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Hazardous in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant),
Effects of inhalation.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance may be toxic to central nervous system (CNS).
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation
develops. Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Presence of Various
Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes o nitrogen oxides, and Hydrogen chloride
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Hydromorphone HCl
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do
Precautions
not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents,
alkalis.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Sensitive to light. Store in
light-resistant containers.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels
below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid. Crystalline powder.) Odor Odorless.
Taste Not available.
321.81 g/mole
Molecular Weight
Color White.
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.
Not available.
Boiling Point
Melting Point Decomposition temperature: 305°C (581°F) - 315 C.
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Specific Gravity Not available.
Vapor Pressure Not applicable.
Vapor Density Not available.
Volatility Not available.
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Easily soluble in cold water.
Hydromorphone HCl
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability Temperature Not available.
Excess heat, dust generation, light, incompatible materials
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with various Reactive with oxidizing agents, alkalis.
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Sensitive to light.
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause damage to the following organs: central nervous system (CNS).
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of ingestion.
Humans Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on May cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects (teratogenic).
Chronic Effects on Humans May affect genetic material (mutagenic)
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May be habit forming. May cause nausea, vomiting, constipaton or
diarrhea, stomach cramps, dry mouth, loss of appetite, sweating, flushing of the face, cold and clammy skin.
May affect respiration (respiratory depression, shortness of breath, trouble breathing), behavior/central
nervous system (analgesia, headache, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, euphoria, restlessness,
nervousness, lightheadness, muscle contraction or spasticity/uncontrolled muscle movements, stiffness,
unusual tiredness, weakness, fainting, convulsions, unconciousness), cardiovascular system (abnormal
heartbeat, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, change in heart rate), blood, liver. May cause blurred vision
or double vision or pinpoint pupils, painful or decreased urination.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
Products of Biodegradation
products may arise.
The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Hydromorphone HCl
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
Proposition 65 found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS
Other Regulations
No. 200-762-2).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Not listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Not listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Not listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Not listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Not listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
Other Classifications
R22- Harmful if swallowed. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice
DSCL (EEC)
immediately and show this container or label.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
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DSCL (Europe)
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Hydromorphone HCl
TDG (Canada)
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ADR (Europe)
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Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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