Selegiline HCl

Synonym
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Selegiline Hydrochloride

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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye ContactCheck for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin ContactIn case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin ContactWash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek
immediate medical attention.
InhalationIf inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention.
Serious InhalationNot available.
IngestionDo NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious IngestionNot available.

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Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Not available.
Flash Points
Flammable LimitsNot available.
Products of CombustionThese products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Various SubstancesNon-flammable in presence of shocks.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Presence of Various
Substances
Fire Fighting MediaSMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and InstructionsLARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks onNot available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small SpillUse appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large SpillUse a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Selegiline Hydrochloride

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Section 7. Handling and Storage
PrecautionsKeep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If
ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
StorageKeep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering ControlsUse process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels
below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal ProtectionSplash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spillused to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure LimitsNot available.

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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Crystalline powde)OdorNot available.
Not available.
Taste
223.75 g/mole
Molecular Weight
ColorWhite.
pH (1% soln/water)Not available.
Boiling PointNot available.
Melting Point141°C (285.8°F) - 145 C.
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Specific GravityNot available.
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor DensityNot available.
VolatilityNot available.
Odor ThresholdNot available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.Not available.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion PropertiesSee solubility in water.
Soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability TemperatureNot available.
Excess heat
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with various Not available.
substances
CorrosivityNot available.
Selegiline Hydrochloride
Sensitive to light.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
PolymerizationWill not occur.

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Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of EntryInhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to AnimalsAcute oral toxicity (LD50): 385 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects onHazardous in case of ingestion.
HumansSlightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Special Remarks onNot available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks onMay cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects (teratogenic) based on animal test data
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on otherAcute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on HumansSkin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, high fever, inability
to keep mouth open (trismus), hyperextension and spasticity, increased or profuse sweating (diaphoresis).
May affect behavior/Cental Nervous System (agitation, anxiety, hallucinations, drowsiness, dizziness,
faintness, irritability, hyperactivity, confusion), cardiovascular system (hypotension, hypertension, irregular
pulse, rapid pulse, vascular collapse, seizures, coma), respiration (respiratory depression or failure).
It is metobolized to Methylamphetamine and Amphetamine (-) isomers.
Conditions aggravated by exposure: Allergic reaction to amphetamine, ephedrine, etc., pregnancy,
glaucoma, over active thyroid, severe anxiety.

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Section 12. Ecological Information
EcotoxicityNot available.
BOD5 and CODNot available.
Products of BiodegradationPossibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
Toxicity of the ProductsThe products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
Waste Disposal
control regulations.

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Section 14. Transport Information
DOT ClassificationNot a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Special Provisions forNot applicable.
Transport
Selegiline Hydrochloride
DOT (Pictograms)

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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
California
found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other RegulationsOSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC)R22- Harmful if swallowed.S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.)2 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
2 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Selegiline Hydrochloride

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C13-H17-N.Cl-H

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

223.77

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

1UU2N1&Y1&1R &GH --

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

280 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

APACAB Acta Physiologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. (Budapest, Hungary) V.1-60, 1950-82. Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,377,1967

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

81 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

APACAB Acta Physiologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. (Budapest, Hungary) V.1-60, 1950-82. Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,377,1967

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Unreported

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :

121 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

APACAB Acta Physiologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. (Budapest, Hungary) V.1-60, 1950-82. Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,377,1967 ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **

TYPE OF TEST :

TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

DOSE :

1904 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :

male 9 week(s) pre-mating female 2 week(s) pre-mating - 3 week(s) post-birth

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Reproductive - Maternal Effects - other effects Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - weaning or lactation index (e.g., # alive at weaning per # alive at day 4) Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - growth statistics (e.g.%, reduced weight gain)

REFERENCE :

JTSCDR Journal of Toxicological Sciences. (Japanese Soc. of Toxicological Sciences, 4th Floor, Gakkai Center Bldg., 4-16, Yayoi 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113, Japan) V.1- 1976- Volume(issue)/page/year: 19(Suppl 1),93,1994