Safety Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet - LC Laboratories
Revision Date: July 1, 2019

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION:
Trade name: Rapamycin
Product Number: R-5000
Manufacturer/Supplier:
LC Laboratories
165 New Boston Street
Woburn, MA 01801 USA
+1-781-937-0777 Fax: +1-781-938-5420


SECTION 2. HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION:
Hazard Description: Irritant; Potent Immunosuppressant
Substance Class Identifier: Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Natural Product; Human Data
May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin
Exposure may impair fertility and may be harmful to a developing fetus
Causes skin and eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Signal Word: Danger
GHS Hazard Statements:
H302+312+332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
GHS Precautionary Statements:
P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing
WARNING: For Laboratory Research Use Only


SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Name: Rapamycin
Synonyms: Antibiotic AY 22989, AY-22989, Cypher, RAPA, Rapamune, RPM, NSC-226080, LCP-Siro, SILA 9268A, Sirolimus, Supralimus
Hazardous Ingredient: Rapamycin
CAS Registry Number: 53123-88-9
Molecular Weight: 914.17
Molecular Formula: C51H79NO13


SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:
After Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen; if breathing stops, give artificial respiration
After skin contact: flush with copious amounts of water; remove contaminated clothing and shoes; call a physician
After eye contact: check for and remove contact lenses and flush with copious amounts of water; assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers; call a physician
After swallowing: if swallowed, wash out mouth with copious amounts of water; call a physician


SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES:
Suitable extinguishing agents: water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or foam
Protective equipment: wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes
Unusual fire hazard: none known


SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Person-related safety precautions: cordon off area of spill; wear self-contained breathing apparatus, protective clothing and heavy rubber gloves
Measures for cleaning/collecting: absorb solutions with finely-powdered liquid-binding material (diatomite, universal binders); decontaminate surfaces and equipment by scrubbing with alcohol; dispose of contaminated material according to Section 13


SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Information for safe handling: avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing; material may be an irritant
Storage: store solid and solutions at -20 ºC


SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Personal protective equipment as follows:
Breathing equipment: NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Protection of hands: handle with Nitrile rubber gloves with minimum thickness of 0.11 mm (4.3 mil). This recommendation should not be interpreted as offering an approval for any specific use conditions. Please review this recommendation with a safety officer to evaluate if it is appropriate for the anticipated use.
Eye protection: chemical safety goggles


SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Form: crystalline solid; granular or powder
Color: white to off-white
Odor: none
Melting point/Melting range: 173-187ºC
Danger of explosion: none
Solubility in / Miscibility with water: very poorly soluble in water; maximum solubility in plain water is estimated to be about 5-10 µM; buffers, serum, or other additives may increase or decrease the aqueous solubility
Solvent content: none
Organic solvents: soluble in DMSO at 200 mg/mL; soluble in ethanol at 50 mg/mL


SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability: stable if stored as directed; avoid strong oxidizing agents
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: protect from light and heat
Dangerous products of decomposition: thermal decomposition may produce toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides


SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
RTECS #: VE6250000
Acute toxicity: oral toxicity (LD50): >2500 mg/kg (mouse); intraperitoneal toxicity (LD50): 18.22 mg/kg (rat), 597 mg/kg (mouse)
Primary irritant effect:
On the skin: causes skin irritation; may be harmful if absorbed through the skin
On the eye: causes eye irritation
Inhalation: may cause respiratory tract irritation; may be harmful if inhaled
Ingestion: may be harmful if swallowed


SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
General notes: no data available
Treat as potentially toxic if released into the environment


SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Dispose of in accordance with prevailing country, federal, state and local regulations


SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
DOT:
Proper shipping name: none
Non-Hazardous for transport: this substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport
IATA class:
Proper shipping name: none
Non-Hazardous for transport: this substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport

 

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Xi: Irritant
EU Risk And Safety phrases:
S22: Do not breathe dust
S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin
R46: May cause inheritable genetic damage
R60: May impair fertility
R61: May cause harm to the unborn child


SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION:
The above information is believed to be correct based on our present knowledge but does not purport to be complete. For research use only by trained personnel. The burden of safe use of this material rests entirely with the user. LC Laboratories disclaims all liability
Reviewed:  July 1, 2019