Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Artemether
Catalog Numbers: SC-13573
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# 71963-77-4
Chemical Name Artemether
Percent 98%
EINECS/ELINCS:
Hazard Symbols: no data
Risk Phrases: No data
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: No information found.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water , occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water .
Ingestion: drink milk or egg white ,Get medical aid.
Inhalation: rapidly go to fresh air, if breath difficultly, transfer oxygen, when respiratory arrest, Artificial respiration immediately.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in original container in a cool dark place
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear chemical splash goggles. Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: No information found.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: powder
Color: White
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Melting Point: 86-88ْC
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: 141ْC
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:.1.18 g/cm3 (20 ْC)
Molecular Formula:C16H26O5
Molecular Weight: 298.38
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: stable
Combustion products: Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS#71963-77-4
LD50/LC50: Oral - Mouse 1000mg/kg
CAS#71963-77-4
Subcutaneous - mice 390mg/kg
Artemether- Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information found
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
a health hazard
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Shipping Name: Not regulated
In ventilated,cool,dry when transported
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
No information found
Section 16 - Additional Information
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