Somatropin For Injection: Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Somatropin For Injection: Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Somatropin For Injection: Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Contains no hazardous components (one percent or greater) or carcinogens (one-tenth percent or greater)
not listed above.
Exposure Guidelines:
Somatropin - LEG 86 micrograms/m3 TWA (respirable) for 12 hours. If respirable sampling is not
possible, assume total particulate methods.
Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous - Exposure Guideline 1 mg/m3 TWA for 8 hours, 3 mg/m3 TWA
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Emergency Overview
Emergency Overview Effective Date: 01-Sep-2000
Caution Statement: Effects of exposure to Somatropin for Injection may include changes in
hormone levels.
Effects of Overexposure: None reported; however, somatropin is identical to the naturally occurring
hormone which stimulates growth and muscle development. Dilute formulations of somatropin and
glycine are not expected to be irritating to the eyes.
Carcinogenicity:
Mannitol - Not listed by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA. Two-year dietary studies demonstrated no
evidence of carcinogenicity in mice and rats.
Glycine - Not listed by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA. Two-year oral studies demonstrated no
evidence of carcinogenicity in rats.
Remaining ingredients - No carcinogenicity data found. Not listed by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, or OSHA.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and clean before reuse. Wash all exposed areas of skin with
plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air. Get medical attention if breathing difficulty occurs. If not
breathing, provide artificial respiration assistance (mouth-to-mouth) and call a physician immediately.
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Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center. If available, administer
activated charcoal (6-8 heaping teaspoons) with two to three glasses of water. Do not give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Immediately transport to a medical care facility and see a physician.
Extinguishing Media: Use water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, or Halon.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: As a finely divided material, may form dust mixtures in air
which could explode if subjected to an ignition source.
Hazardous Combustion Products: May emit toxic fumes when exposed to heat or fire.
Under normal use and handling conditions, no protective equipment is required. The following is
recommended for a production setting:
Other Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves and body covering to minimize skin
contact. If handled in a ventilated enclosure, as in a laboratory setting, respirator and goggles or face
shield may not be required. Safety glasses are always required.
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Incompatibility: May react with strong oxidizing agents (e.g., peroxides, permanganates, nitric acid,
etc.).
Acute Exposure
No data available for mixture or formulation. Data for ingredient(s) or related material(s) are
presented.
Oral:
Somatropin - Rat, 150 mg/kg, no deaths or toxicity.
Inhalation:
Somatropin - Rat, 0.27 mg/m3 for 18 minutes, no deaths or toxicity.
Intravenous:
Somatropin - Rat, 12.5 mg/kg, no deaths or toxicity.
Subcutaneous:
Somatropin - Monkey, 6.25 mg/kg, no deaths or toxicity.
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Eye Contact:
Somatropin - Rabbit, slight irritant
Chronic Exposure
No data available for mixture or formulation. Data for ingredient(s) or related material(s) are
presented.
Reproduction:
Growth hormone - Prolonged estrous cycle, increased litter size and fetal weight at doses toxic to the
mother.
Mutagenicity:
Somatropin - Negative in bacterial and mammalian cells.
Environmental Summary:
Mannitol - Material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms. Material is expected to exist in the
particulate phase if released into the air. Material is expected to have very high mobility in soil and is
not expected to volatilize from aquatic environments. Material is not expected to bioconcentrate in
aquatic organisms. Material is a simple sugar alcohol and should be readily biodegraded.
Glycine - Material is not considered to be bioaccumulative. Material is soluble in water and is expected
to leach from soil into groundwater.
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U.S. Regulations
Somatropin and glycine
TSCA - No
CERCLA - Not on this list
SARA 302 - Not on this list
SARA 313 - Not on this list
OSHA Substance Specific - No
Mannitol
TSCA - Yes
CERCLA - Not on this list
SARA 302 - Not on this list
SARA 313 - Not on this list
OSHA Substance Specific - No
EU Regulations
EC Classification
Not assigned an overall EC classification.
As of the date of issuance, we are providing available information relevant to the handling of this
material in the workplace. All information contained herein is offered with the good faith belief that it is
accurate. THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO CREATE ANY
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
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FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE). In the event of an adverse incident associated with this material,
this safety data sheet is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with appropriately trained
personnel. Nor is this safety data sheet intended to be a substitute for product literature which may
accompany the finished product.
GLOSSARY:
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