Chemical Datasheet
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
Chemical Identifiers
UN/NA Number - The United Nations-North America number (also called UN number or DOT number). 4-digit number identifying an individual chemical or group of chemicals with similar characteristics. Required on shipping papers; often shown on placards or labels. This numbering system was developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and then became the UN standard system for classifying hazardous materials.
CAS Number - Chemical Abstracts Service registry number. Unique identification number assigned to this chemical by the American Chemical Society.
CHRIS Code - 3-letter code used by the U.S. Coast Guard to identify individual chemicals included in its CHRIS (Chemical Hazards Response Information System) manual.
DOT Hazard Label - U.S. Department of Transportation hazard warning label for the chemical (such as flammable liquid or corrosive). This label must be displayed on shipped packages, railroad tank cars, and tank trucks according to specifications described in 49 CFR 172.
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General Description - Brief description of the chemical's general appearance, behavior, and hazardousness.
List of data sources.
CAS Number - Chemical Abstracts Service registry number. Unique identification number assigned to this chemical by the American Chemical Society.
CHRIS Code - 3-letter code used by the U.S. Coast Guard to identify individual chemicals included in its CHRIS (Chemical Hazards Response Information System) manual.
DOT Hazard Label - U.S. Department of Transportation hazard warning label for the chemical (such as flammable liquid or corrosive). This label must be displayed on shipped packages, railroad tank cars, and tank trucks according to specifications described in 49 CFR 172.
NFPA 704 - Text description of the diamond-shaped placard, which contains codes indicating the level of the chemical's health, flammability, and reactivity hazards, along with special hazards such as water- and air-reactivity. (The NFPA 704 diamond is also shown at the top of the datasheet.) See a guide to the NFPA diamond.
General Description - Brief description of the chemical's general appearance, behavior, and hazardousness.
List of data sources.
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NFPA 704:
data unavailable
General Description
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Odorless white microcrystalline powder. Bitter taste. pH (1% aqueous solution) about 5. (NTP, 1992)
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts - Special alerts if the chemical is especially reactive
(see list of reactivity alerts).
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Fire Hazard - Description of the chemical's fire hazards (such as flammability, explosion risk, or byproducts that may evolve if the chemical is burned).
Health Hazard - Description of the chemical's health hazards (such as toxicity, flammability, or corrosivity).
Reactivity Profile - Description of the chemical's potential reactivity with other chemicals, air, and water. Also includes any other intrinsic reactive hazards (such as polymerizable or peroxidizable).
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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
May be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Water soluble.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health Hazard
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include tremor, insomnia and palpitations. Other symptoms include excessive central nervous system stimulation resulting in excitement and restlessness; tachycardia, hypertension, pallor, mydriasis, hyperglycemia and urinary retention. Severe overdosage may cause tachypnea or hyperpnea, hallucinations, convulsions and delirium. In some cases it may cause central nervous system depression with somnolence, stupor and respiratory depression. Arrhythmias (including ventricular fibrillation) may lead to hypotension and circulatory collapse. Severe hypokalemia can occur. Other symptoms include blanching and a feeling of coolness of the skin, pressor response, anxiety, nervousness, weakness, headache, dizziness and vomiting. It has an adverse effect on intraocular pressure, corneas, conjunctiva and lids. Trembling and perspiration may occur. Exposure to this compound may cause peripheral vasoconstriction, an increase in arterial pressure, reflex bradycardia and a rise in blood pressure Extravasation of the injection may cause tissue necrosis. Exposure may also cause ventricular dysrrhythmias, a sensation of fullness in the head, tingling, irritation, local discomfort at the site of application, cardiac arrhythmia or cardiac arrests, and death. It has caused acute pulmonary edema with associated hypertension in infants. Hypersensitive persons may experience mild stinging (transient).
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound is harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. It may cause irritation. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride gas and nitrogen oxides. (NTP, 1992)
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound is harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. It may cause irritation. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride gas and nitrogen oxides. (NTP, 1992)
Reactivity Profile
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents. It is also incompatible with butacaine, alkalis and ferric salts. (NTP, 1992)
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Response Recommendations
Firefighting - Response recommendations if the chemical is on fire (or near a fire).
Non-Fire Response - Response recommendations if the chemical isn't on fire (or near a fire).
Protective Clothing - Recommendations for protective gear and, in some cases, a table of breakthrough times for protective materials.
First Aid - Recommended first aid treatment for people exposed to the chemical.
List of data sources.
Non-Fire Response - Response recommendations if the chemical isn't on fire (or near a fire).
Protective Clothing - Recommendations for protective gear and, in some cases, a table of breakthrough times for protective materials.
First Aid - Recommended first aid treatment for people exposed to the chemical.
List of data sources.
Firefighting
Fires involving this chemical can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)
Non-Fire Response
SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with water, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should keep this material in a tightly-closed container under an inert atmosphere, protect it from light and store it at refrigerated temperatures. (NTP, 1992)
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should keep this material in a tightly-closed container under an inert atmosphere, protect it from light and store it at refrigerated temperatures. (NTP, 1992)
Protective Clothing
RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)
First Aid
EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
Physical Properties
This section contains physical properties, flammability limits, and toxic thresholds for this chemical (see
definitions of each property).
More property data is available for common chemicals.
Guide to toxic levels of concern (AEGLs, ERPGs, TEELs, and IDLH).
List of data sources.
Guide to toxic levels of concern (AEGLs, ERPGs, TEELs, and IDLH).
List of data sources.
Molecular Formula: |
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit: data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit: data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
284-293 ° F
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density: data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight:
203.67
(NTP, 1992)
Water Solubility:
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL
at 70° F
(NTP, 1992)
AEGL:
data unavailable
ERPG:
data unavailable
TEEL:
data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
Regulatory Information
Regulatory Names - Names under which this chemical is regulated under several U.S. federal laws: CAA (Clean Air Act of 1990), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, also known as Superfund), EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, also known as SARA Title III), and RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976).
CAA RMP - Indicates whether this chemical is regulated under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, which lists about 100 toxic, flammable, or explosive hazardous substances. (Section 112(r) mandates the Risk Management Plan regulations.) For listed chemicals, the Threshold Quantity (from 40 CFR 68) is also shown. Facilities that use more than the threshold quantity of a listed chemical in a process are subject to the CAA accidental release prevention provisions.
CERCLA - Indicates whether this chemical is listed as a hazardous substance under CERCLA. For listed chemicals, the Reportable Quantity (from 40 CFR 302) is also shown. Facilities that spill more than the reportable quantity of a listed chemical must report it to federal, state, and local governments.
EHS (EPCRA 302) - Indicates whether this chemical is listed as an Extremely Hazardous Substance under Section 302 of EPCRA. For listed chemicals, the Threshold Planning Quantity (from 40 CFR 355) is also shown. Facilities that store more than the threshold quantity of an EHS chemical must meet the reporting, community right-to-know, and emergency planning requirements of EPCRA.
TRI (EPCRA 313) - Indicates whether this chemical is listed as a toxic chemical under Section 313 (Toxics Release Inventory) of EPCRA. Facilities that manufacture, store, or use significant amounts of Section 313 chemicals may be required to submit annual reports about any releases into the environment (see 40 CFR 372).
RCRA Chemical Code - 4-character identification code assigned to this substance under RCRA.
CAA RMP - Indicates whether this chemical is regulated under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act, which lists about 100 toxic, flammable, or explosive hazardous substances. (Section 112(r) mandates the Risk Management Plan regulations.) For listed chemicals, the Threshold Quantity (from 40 CFR 68) is also shown. Facilities that use more than the threshold quantity of a listed chemical in a process are subject to the CAA accidental release prevention provisions.
CERCLA - Indicates whether this chemical is listed as a hazardous substance under CERCLA. For listed chemicals, the Reportable Quantity (from 40 CFR 302) is also shown. Facilities that spill more than the reportable quantity of a listed chemical must report it to federal, state, and local governments.
EHS (EPCRA 302) - Indicates whether this chemical is listed as an Extremely Hazardous Substance under Section 302 of EPCRA. For listed chemicals, the Threshold Planning Quantity (from 40 CFR 355) is also shown. Facilities that store more than the threshold quantity of an EHS chemical must meet the reporting, community right-to-know, and emergency planning requirements of EPCRA.
TRI (EPCRA 313) - Indicates whether this chemical is listed as a toxic chemical under Section 313 (Toxics Release Inventory) of EPCRA. Facilities that manufacture, store, or use significant amounts of Section 313 chemicals may be required to submit annual reports about any releases into the environment (see 40 CFR 372).
RCRA Chemical Code - 4-character identification code assigned to this substance under RCRA.
Regulatory Names:
none
CAA RMP:
Not a regulated chemical.
CERCLA:
Not a regulated chemical.
EHS (EPCRA 302):
Not a regulated chemical.
TRI (EPCRA 313):
Not a regulated chemical.
RCRA Chemical Code:
none
Alternate Chemical Names
This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical, including trade names, synonyms, and foreign names.
- (-)-3-HYDROXY-ALPHA-((METHYLAMINO)METHYL)BENZENEMETHANOL, HYDROCHLORIDE
- (-)-ALPHA-HYDROXY-BETA-(METHLYAMINO)ETHYL-ALPHA-(3-HYDROXYBENZENE)HYDROCHLORIDE
- (-)-M-HYDROXY-ALPHA-((METHYLAMINO)METHYL)BENZYL ALCOHOL HYDROCHLORIDE
- (-)-PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- (R)-3-HYDROXY-ALPHA-((METHYLAMINO)METHYL)BENZENEMETHANOL
- (R)-PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- 1-M-HYDROXY-ALPHA-(METHYLAMINOMETHYL)BENZYL ALCOLHOL HYDROCHLORIDE
- ADRIANOL
- ALCON-EFRIN
- ALMEFRIN
- BENZENEMETHANOL, 3-HYDROXY-ALPHA-[(METHYLAMINO)METHYL]-, HYDROCHLORIDE, (R)-
- BENZYL ALCOHOL, M-HYDROXY-ALPHA-[(METHYLAMINO)METHYL]-, HYDROCHLORIDE, (-)-
- BIOMYDRIN
- CONSDRIN
- CONSDRIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- D-(-)-PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- DERIZENE
- EFRICEL
- EMAGRIN
- FENILFAR
- FENOX
- FURACIN
- HISTABID
- IDRIANOL
- ISOPHRIN HYDROCHLORIDE
- ISOPHRINE
- L-1-(M-HYDROXYPHENYL)-2-METHYL-AMINOETHANOL HYDROCHLORIDE
- L-M-HYDROXY-ALPHA-[(METHYLAMINO)METHYL]BENZYL ALCOHOL HYDROCHLORIDE
- L-PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- LEVOPHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- LEXATOL
- M-METHYLAMINOETHANOLPHENOL HYDROCHLORIDE
- M-OXEDRINE
- M-SYMPATHOL
- META-SYMPATHOL
- META-SYMPATOL
- META-SYNEPHRINE
- META-SYNEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- METAOKSEDRIN
- METAOXEDRIN
- METAOXEDRINE CHLORIDE
- METAOXEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- METAOXEDRINUM
- METROXEDRINE
- MEZATON
- MYDFRIN
- NCI-C55641
- NEO-SINEFRINA
- NEO-SYNEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- NEO-SYNESIN 1
- NEOOXEDRINE
- NEOPHRYN
- NEOSYMPATOL
- NEOSYNEPHRINE
- NEOSYNEPHRINE HYDROCHOLRIDE
- NEOSYNESINE
- NEWPHRINE
- OCUSOL
- OFTALFRINE
- OP-ISOPHRIN
- PHENISTAN
- PHENYL-DRANE
- PREFRIN
- PYRACORT D
- PYRISTAN
- R-(-)-M-SYNEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- RHINALL
- STANEPHRIN
- SUCRAPHEN
- SYNASAL
- SYNETHENATE
- URI
- VISADRON