Material Safety Data Sheet
Meloxicam
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Meloxicam
Catalog Numbers: 86-59101

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#71125-38-7
Chemical Name: Meloxicam
Percent  99.0%
EINECS/ELINCS:
Hazard Symbols: Xn
Risk Phrases: 22-36/37/38

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Irritate to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin:Causes skin irritation.
Eyes:Causes eye irritation
Ingestion:May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

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.
Extinguishing Media: In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Advice for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
General Information: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal..

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Storage: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Storage Temp: 0-6°C

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. 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.
Body Protection: impervious clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respirators: Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Powder
Color: yellow

Odor: Not available
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point:: Not available
Melting point: 255 °C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available
Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available
Explosion Limits: Upper: Not available
Solubility: DMSO: soluble
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available
Molecular Formula: C14H13N3O4S2
Molecular Weight :351.4

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid:I Not available
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: no data available
Hazardous Polymerization:Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:     
CAS#71125-38-7:
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS# 71125-38-7:
Carcinogenicity:
Meloxicam, 99% - 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 
Nor available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
WGK Germany: 3

Section 14 - Transport Information 
ADR/RID
UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
IMDG
UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
IATA
UN 2811 6.1/PG 3

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
European/International Regulations
      European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
           Hazard Symbols: Xn
           Risk Phrases:
                  R22 Harmful if swallowed.
                  R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
           Safety Phrases:
                  S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice                 
                  S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
                          
Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.