Furosemide safety data

GHS hazards, precautions, first aid, handling and transport for Furosemide. A classification summary, not a safety data sheet.

CAS 54-31-9Formula C₁₂H₁₁ClN₂O₅S

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

GHS classification

Pictograms, signal word and hazard classes of the GHS classification

Harmful or irritant

Serious health hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard classes and categories

Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3 (respiratory irritation)
Carc. 2
Repr. 1A/1B
Repr. 2

Hazard statements

H codes grouped by type. Percentages show the share of classification notifications that report the statement

Health hazards

H315Causes skin irritation.
H319Causes serious eye irritation.
H335May cause respiratory irritation.
H351Suspected of causing cancer.
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary statements

P codes for prevention, response, storage and disposal

Prevention

P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.

Response

P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.

Storage

P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405Store locked up.

Disposal

P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

First aid

General first aid measures. Get medical advice if you feel unwell

If inhaled

IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area, take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. 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.

Skin contact

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.

Eye contact

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.

If swallowed

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. OTHER: Since this chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen you should contact a physician for advice regarding the possible long term health effects and potential recommendation for…

Handling, storage and disposal

Summaries only, follow the supplier SDS for your grade

Safe handling

Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin protection: Handle with gloves.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Furosemide injection should be stored at a temperature of 15-30 °C and protected from light, injections having a yellow color should not be used. Exposure of furosemide tablets to light may cause discoloration, discolored tablets should not be dispensed. Furosemide tablets should be stored and dispensed in well-closed, light-resistant containers at a controlled room temperature of 15-30 °C.... The 20-mg tablets do not have a specific expiration dating period.

Disposal

SRP: Expired or waste pharmaceuticals shall carefully take into consideration applicable DEA, EPA, and FDA regulations. It is not appropriate to dispose by flushing the pharmaceutical down the toilet or discarding to trash. If possible return the pharmaceutical to the manufacturer for proper disposal being careful to properly label and securely package the material. Alternatively, the waste pharmaceutical shall be labeled, securely packaged and transported by a state licensed medical waste contractor to dispose by burial in a licensed hazardous or toxic waste landfill or incinerator. Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

Exposure limits and toxicity

Occupational exposure limits and toxicity data

Overdoses of diuretics are uncommon and infrequently serious. Problems most frequently involve chronic over medication or poor monitoring and/or lack of anticipation of drug interactions or not compensating for concomitant hepatic or renal dysfunction. Main toxic effects are on the kidneys with diuresis of water, sodium, and potassium leading most frequently to a hyponatremic, hypokalemic, and hypochloremic dehydration. More caution is warranted with patients at higher risk for abnormal renal function including patients with any renal disease, diabetes mellitis, and borderline fluid and/or electrolyte status.

Supplier safety data sheets

SDS documents uploaded by suppliers who list this chemical

No supplier has uploaded an SDS for Furosemide yet. Suppliers usually send one with their quote. Request quotes

Safety questions

Quick answers about handling Furosemide safely

Is Furosemide hazardous?

Furosemide carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

Which GHS pictograms apply to Furosemide?

The GHS classification of Furosemide shows 2 pictograms: GHS07 (harmful or irritant), GHS08 (serious health hazard).

How should Furosemide be stored?

Where can I get the SDS for Furosemide?

Ask the supplier for the safety data sheet of the exact grade you buy. Suppliers on CompoundList can attach their SDS to listings and send it with a quote. This page is a GHS classification summary, not an SDS.

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