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Digoxin

1) Digoxin is a hazardous chemical that is fatal if swallowed or inhaled and is suspected of causing cancer. 2) It should only be used with proper personal protective equipment and in a well-ventilated area. If exposed, immediately seek medical attention. 3) Digoxin is provided by Fisher Scientific and Acros Organics. It is an off-white, odorless solid and is considered hazardous under OSHA standards.

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Digoxin

1) Digoxin is a hazardous chemical that is fatal if swallowed or inhaled and is suspected of causing cancer. 2) It should only be used with proper personal protective equipment and in a well-ventilated area. If exposed, immediately seek medical attention. 3) Digoxin is provided by Fisher Scientific and Acros Organics. It is an off-white, odorless solid and is considered hazardous under OSHA standards.

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 11-Sep-2009 Revision Date 24-Dec-2021 Revision Number 5

1. Identification
Product Name Digoxin

Cat No. : AC228120010; AC228122500


CAS No 20830-75-5
Synonyms Lanoxin

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.


Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific Company Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No.US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Acute oral toxicity Category 2


Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2
Carcinogenicity Category 2

Label Elements

Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Statements
Suspected of causing cancer
Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled

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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use personal protective equipment as required
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wear respiratory protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Digoxin 20830-75-5 >95

4. First-aid measures
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention is
required.

Eye Contact In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
attention is required.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth
method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a
pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

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Most important symptoms and None reasonably foreseeable.


effects
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point No information available


Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature No information available


Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical


Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hazardous Combustion Products


Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
4 1 0 N/A

6. Accidental release measures


Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid dust
formation. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Evacuate personnel to safe
areas.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment.

Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.
Up

7. Handling and storage


Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Avoid dust formation. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe (dust,
vapor, mist, gas). Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.

Storage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. To maintain product
quality. Keep refrigerated. Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection


Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.

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Engineering Measures Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties


Physical State Solid
Appearance Off-white
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 248 - 250 °C / 478.4 - 482 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Density 1.36 g/cm3 @ 20 C
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula C41 H64 O14
Molecular Weight 780.94

10. Stability and reactivity


Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat.

Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids

Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

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11. Toxicological information


Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Oral LD50 Category 2. ATE = 5 - 50 mg/kg.
Dermal LD50 Based on ATE data, the classification criteria are not met. ATE > 2000 mg/kg.
Mist LC50 Category 2. ATE = 0.05 - 0.5 mg/l.
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Digoxin LD50 = 28.27 mg/kg (Rat) Not listed Not listed

Toxicologically Synergistic No information available


Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation No information available

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico


Digoxin 20830-75-5 Group 2B Not listed Not listed X Not listed
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 1 - Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2A - Probably Carcinogenic to Humans
Group 2B - Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure None known


STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available


delayed

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

12. Ecological information


Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains. .

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea


Digoxin Not listed Not listed Not listed EC50 = 24.21 mg/L, 24h
(Daphnia magna)
Persistence and Degradability Persistence is unlikely

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.

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Component log Pow


Digoxin 1.26

13. Disposal considerations


Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport information


DOT
UN-No UN3462
Proper Shipping Name TOXINS EXTRACTED FROM LIVING SOURCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
Technical Name Digoxin
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN3462
Proper Shipping Name TOXINS EXTRACTED FROM LIVING SOURCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN3462
Proper Shipping Name Toxins, extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3462
Proper Shipping Name Toxins extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s.
Hazard Class 6.1
Packing Group II
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory


Active-Inactive Flags
Digoxin 20830-75-5 X ACTIVE -

Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Digoxin 20830-75-5 X - 244-068-1 X - - - -

KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

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SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable


Health Administration

CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous
substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)

Component Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs


Digoxin - 10 lb

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know


Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island


Digoxin X X X X -

U.S. Department of Transportation


Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of


Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Digoxin 20830-75-5 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Digoxin 20830-75-5 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

16. Other information


Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: [email protected]

Creation Date 11-Sep-2009

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Revision Date 24-Dec-2021


Print Date 24-Dec-2021
Revision Summary SDS sections updated. 2. 3. 7. 9. 16.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of SDS

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