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Deoxycorticosterone acetate

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Safety Phrase]

22 24/25
[UN (DOT)]

2811
[Personal Protection]

Protective gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Wear dust mask.
[Exposure Effects]

Avoid contact and inhalation.
[Appearance]

White solid
[Melting Point]

156 - 157
[Boiling Point]

504
[Usage]

Steroidal anti-hypertensive.
[Product Name]

21-Hydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione 21-acetate
[Synonyms]

21-Acetoxy-3,20-diketopregn-4-ene
Arcort
Bio-Corten
Cortacet
Cortate
Cortenil
[CAS]

"CASEN_56-47-3.htm">56-47-3
[Formula]

C23H32O4
[Molecular Weight]

372.5
[EINECS]

200-275-9
[RTECS]

HG0525000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen; Reproductive Effector
[Merck]

12,2948
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2570798
[Beilstein Reference]

4-08-00-02195
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

2811
[Hazard Class]

6.1
[Packing Group]

II