Material
Safety Data Sheets of Miglitol
CHEMICAL INDENTIFICATION
Product Name MIGLITOL
Synonyms
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON INGREDIENTS
C.A.S. No 72432-03-2
Molecular Formula C8H17NO5
Formula Weight 207.22
Product Group Antidiabetic
HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION
Not considered hazardous when handled under normal conditions
with good house keeping.
Label
precautionary statements:
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
FIRST-AID
MEASURES
In case of inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
In
case of contact with skin:
Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water for
at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
In
case of contact with eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least
15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
In
case of ingestion:
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water, provided person is concious.
Seek medical advice.
Remove
and wash/dispose of contaminated clothing promptly.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media:
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Water
spray.
Unusual
fire and explosion hazards:
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions
Special
fire fighting procedures:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES
Ensuring personal safety, mark out contaminated area with signs
and prevent unauthorised access. Turn leaking containers up to
prevent further Evaculate area. Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus, rubber boots & heavy rubber gloves. Sweep-up/absorb
in suitable material, place in a container and hold for disposal.
Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after pick-up
complete.
HANDLING
AND STORAGE
Store under the following conditions: Store cool, dark and dry.
EXPOSURE
CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection:
required when dusts are generated.
Eye
protection:
required.
Hand
protection:
required.
Industrial
hygiene:
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Wash hands and face
after working with substance.
PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White powder
Odour
Melting Point 114
Solubility
STABILITY
AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to be avoided:
Unknown
Substances
to be avoided:
Unknown
Hazardous
decomposition products:
Unknown
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Do not allow product to enter drinking water supplies, waste water
or soil!
DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Dissolve or mix material with a suitable combustible solvent and
incinerate in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner
and scrubber.
Material
should be disposed of in keeping with all local and national legislation.
Packaging should be disposed of in keeping with all local and
national legislation. Handle contaminated containers as product.
TRANSPORT
INFORMATION
Classification:
UN Number:
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