Strychnine (EC: 200-319-7)

CAS 57-24-9 C₂₁H₂₂N₂O₂ MW 334.4000 Danger
Skull and Crossbones Skull and Crossbones
Environment Environment
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL0.15 mg-m3
NIOSH REL0.15 mg-m3
NIOSH IDLH3 mg-m3
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless to white, odorless, crystalline solid.

Boiling Point518°F at 5 mmHg
Vapor Pressurelow
Specific Gravity1.36

Target Organs

Nervous System

convulsions

Synonyms

nux vomica; strynchnos

Data Sources

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