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CALCITRIOL SOLUTION
Catalog Number: 1086312
Revision Date:
June 22, 2004
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Common Name:
Calcitriol Solution
Manufacturer: U. S. Pharmacopeia
Responsible Party: Reference Standards Technical Services
Mailing Address: 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852 USA
Phone: 301-816-8129
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri.
Product Use: USP Reference Standards and Authentic Substances are used for chemical tests and assays in analytical,
clinical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories.
SECTION 2 - HAZARD INFORMATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Poison. Flammable. Irritant.
This reference standard contains approximately 0.974 micrograms of calcitriol per milliliter of methanol. Physical properties of the
mixture have not been tested.
Adverse Effects: Adverse effects of methanol may include headache, vertigo, vomiting, severe upper abdominal pain, back pain,
trouble breathing, restlessness, cold clammy extremities, and blurred or dim vision with dilated unreactive pupils.
Possible allergic reaction to material if inhaled, ingested or in contact with skin.
Overdose Effects: Vitamin D toxicity is generally due to chronic ingestion of more than 20,000 Units a day. Early symptoms of
overdose may include bone pain, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, increased thirst, increased urination,
irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, metallic taste, muscle pain, nausea or vomiting, itching, and unusual tiredness or
weakness. Later signs may include cloudy urine, conjunctivitis, decreased sex drive, calcium deposits in tissue, high
fever, high blood pressure, increased sensitivity of eyes to light or eye irritation, runny nose, and weight loss.
In methanol toxicity, narcotic effects occur first, followed by a latent period of 10 to 48 hours, then more severe
central nervous system effects, vision disturbances, seizures, metabolic acidosis, and coma occur. Blindness may be
permanent. Death from respiratory failure may occur.
Acute: Eye, skin, gastrointestinal and/or respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Possible hypersensitization; hypercalcemia; and nervous system, gastrointestinal, and vision problems.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Hypersensitivity to material; skin, kidney, liver, eye, or neurological conditions;
hypercalcemia; hypervitaminosis D; hyperphosphatemia; arteriosclerosis; and impaired
cardiac function.
Cross Sensitivity: n/f
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Target Organs: Nervous system, eyes, respiratory system, kidneys, musculoskeletal system
For additional information on toxicity, see Section 11.
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Common Name: Calcitriol Solution
Formula: See Composition
Synonym: 1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol (Calcitriol)
Chemical Name: 9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene-1,3,25-triol, (1alpha,3beta,5Z,7E)- in methanol
CAS: See Composition
RTECS Number: See Composition
Chemical Family: 9,10-Seco derivative (Calcitriol); Alcohol (Methanol)
Therapeutic Category: Calcium regulator (Calcitriol)
Composition: Calcitriol (C27H44O3; CAS # 32222-06-3; RTECS # FZ4645000): <0.1%
Methanol (CH4O; CAS # 67-56-1; RTECS #PC1400000): >99.9%
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Causes irritation. Avoid inhalation. Remove to fresh air. Methanol is absorbed from the respiratory tract.
Eye: Causes irritation. Avoid contact. Flush with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin: Causes irritation. Avoid contact. Flush with copious quantities of water. Methanol is absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Causes irritation. Avoid ingestion. Flush out mouth with water. Methanol and calcitriol are absorbed from the gastrointestinal
tract.
General First Aid Procedures: Remove from exposure. Remove contaminated clothing. Persons developing serious hypersensitivity
(anaphylactic) reactions must receive immediate medical attention. If person is not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Obtain medical attention.
Note to Physicians
Overdose Treatment: Treatment of calcitriol overdose should be symptomatic and supportive and may include the following:
1. Gastric lavage may prevent absorption following recent ingestion.
2. If calcitriol has passed through the stomach, administration of mineral oil may promote fecal elimination.
3. Monitor serial serum electrolyte determinations (especially calcium), rate of urinary calcium excretion, and
ECG.
4. Hypervitaminosis D may be treated with a low-calcium diet and fluid. Persistant or severe hypercalcemia
may be treated with prednisone, calcitonin, etidronate, pamidronate, or gallium nitrate as well as forced
diuresis. [PDR and USP DI 2004]
Treatment of methanol overdose may include the following:
1. Do not induce vomiting because of the potential for CNS depression and aspiration.
2. Acidosis may not develop until 18 to 48 hours post-ingestion. Temporize with IV sodium bicarbonate;
monitor arterial blood gasses to guide dosing. Patients with metabolic acidosis need antidotal therapy (ethanol or
fomepizole) and hemodialysis.
3. Monitor for hypotension, dysrhythmias, respiratory depression, hypoglycemia, electrolyte disturbances, and
hypoxia. Monitor arterial blood gasses, electrolytes, acid-base status, CBC (especially MCV), and renal function
tests. Monitor blood levels of methanol and formate. [Poisindex 2003]
SECTION 5 - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguisher Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam as appropriate for surrounding fire and materials.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: This material is flammable. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to sources
of ignition and flash back.
Firefighting Procedures: As with all fires, evacuate personnel to a safe area. Firefighters should use self-contained breathing
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equipment and protective clothing.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill Response: Wear approved respiratory protection, chemically compatible gloves and protective clothing. Remove ignition sources.
Ventilate enclosed spaces. Absorb with suitable material. Do not flush into a confined space such as a sewer. Avoid
breathing vapors. Place spillage and all contaminated cleanup materials in an appropriately-labelled container for
disposal. Wash spill site.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: As a general rule, when handling USP Reference Standards avoid all contact and inhalation of dust, mists, and/or vapors
associated with the material. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage:
Store in tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP-NF. This material should be handled and stored per label
instructions to ensure product integrity. Store in a refrigerator.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Engineering controls such as exhaust ventilation are recommended.
Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH approved respirator, if it is determined to be necessary by an industrial hygiene survey involving
air monitoring.
Gloves:
Chemically compatible (e.g., butyl rubber)
Eye Protection: Safety goggles
Protective Clothing: Protect exposed skin.
Exposure Limits: Methanol:
OSHA: TWA 200 ppm
NIOSH: TWA 200 ppm; STEL 250 ppm (skin); IDLH 6000 ppm
ACGIH: TWA 200 ppm; STEL 250 ppm (skin)
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Properties as indicated on the MSDS are general and not necessarily specific to the USP Reference Standard Lot provided.
Appearance and Odor: Clear colorless liquid; alcoholic odor.
Odor Threshold: n/f
pH: n/f
Melting Range: n/f
Boiling Point: n/f
Flash Point: n/f
Autoignition Temperature: n/f
Evaporation Rate: n/f
Upper Flammability Limit: n/f
Lower Flammability Limit: n/f
Vapor Pressure: n/f
Vapor Density: n/f
Specific Gravity: n/f
Solubility in Water: n/f
Fat Solubility:
n/f
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Other Solubility: n/f
Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water: n/f
Percent Volatile: n/f
Reactivity in Water: n/f
Explosive Properties: n/f
Oxidizing Properties: n/f
Formula:
See Composition
Molecular Weight: n/f
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Catalog Number: 1086312
Revision Date:
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid exposure to light and heat.
Strong oxidizers, chloroform, metals.
Incompatibilities:
Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition material emits toxic fumes. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Stable? Yes
Hazardous Polymerization? No
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Oral Rat: LD50: 620 micrograms/kg (Calcitriol); 5628 mg/kg (Methanol)
Oral Mouse:
LD50: 1350 micrograms/kg (Calcitriol); 7300 mg/kg (Methanol)
Other Toxicity Data: n/f
Irritancy Data:
Corrosivity:
RTECS - Rabbit/skin, eye: moderate (Methanol)
n/f
Sensitization Data: n/f
NTP: No
Listed as a Carcinogen by:
IARC:
No
OSHA: No
Other Carcinogenicity Data: No
Mutagenicity Data:
Calcitriol was not mutagenic in vitro in the Ames test, nor was in genotoxic in vivo in the mouse micronucleus test.
Methanol did not induce chromosome damage in mice and was inactive in the Ames/Salmonella microsome assay.
It was mutagenic in yeast and caused chromosome aberrations in yeast and grasshoppers.
Reproductive and Developmental Effects: Problems in humans have not been documented with intake of normal recommended
amounts of vitamin D. Maternal hypercalcemia during pregnancy may be associated with
abnormalities in infants, and overdose of vitamin D has been associated with fetal
abnormalities in animals.
Methanol has caused birth defects and toxic effects in the embryo and fetus in rats and
mice.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Information: n/f
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal:
Dispose of waste in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws.
SECTION 14 -TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
Class:
Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s. (Methanol/Calcitriol solution)
3, 6.1
UN Number: UN1992
Packing Group:
I
Additional Transport Information: n/f
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Regulatory Information:
n/f
International Regulatory Information: n/f
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SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Revision:
22-Jun-04
Previous Revision Date: None
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