Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Fluocinolone acetonide
Common Name/
Trade Name
Fluocinolone acetonide
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. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical
attention.
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. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear.
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.
Flash Points Not available.
Flammable Limits Not available.
Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), halogenated compounds.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Various Substances Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in Presence Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks.
of Various Substances Non-explosive in presence of shocks.
Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures When heated to decomposition it emits toxic
Fire Hazards fumes of Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and Hydrogen Fluoride
Special Remarks on Explosion Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presences of an ignition source is a potential dust
Hazards explosion hazard.
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.
Fluocinolone acetonide
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If
ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
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 Splash goggles. 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 used
a Large Spill 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. (Crystalline solid. Crystalline powder.) Odor Odorless.
Not available.
Taste
Molecular Weight 452.49 g/mole
White.
Color
Not applicable.
pH (1% soln/water)
Boiling Point Not available.
Melting Point 266°C (510.8°F)
Critical Temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity Not available.
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density Not available.
Not available.
Volatility
Odor Threshold Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water, methanol, acetone.
Solubility Soluble in methanol, acetone.
Insoluble in cold water, hot water.
Soluble in alcohol.
Slightly soluble in Chloroform.
Fluocinolone acetonide
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability Temperature Not available.
Excess heat, dust generation, incompatible materials
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): >4000 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female [POSSIBLE].
Other Toxic Effects on Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on May cause adverse reproductive effects.
Chronic Effects on Humans
May affect genetic material (mutagenic)
Special Remarks on other Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause skin irritation with itching and burning feeling, skin dryness, folliculitis, acneifom erruptions,
perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, hypertrichosis. It may be absorbed by the skin and cause systemic
effects.
Eyes: Causes eye irritation.
Inhalation: Causes upper respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation. Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect metabolism
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products The products of degradation are more toxic than the product itself.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
Products of Biodegradation
Fluocinolone acetonide
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
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S2- Keep out of the reach of children.
R40- Possible risks of irreversible S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and
effects. gloves.
R62- Possible risk of impaired fertility. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice
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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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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