SECOBARBITAL SODIUM SALT Property

solubility 

H₂O: soluble

CAS DataBase Reference

309-43-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Secobarbital sodium (309-43-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T

Risk Statements 

23/24/25-63

Safety Statements 

22-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 2811 6.1/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

CP9800000

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: 125 mg/kg (Schafer)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H331Toxic if inhaled

H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

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

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

SECOBARBITAL SODIUM SALT Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Sedative-hypnotic.

brand name

Seconal Sodium (Lilly); Seconal Sodium (Ranbaxy).

Purification Methods

The extract is dried (Na2SO4) and evaporated. The residue is then purified by repeated crystallisation from CHCl3. [Buchet & Sandorfy J Phys Chem 88 3274 1984, Beilstein 24 III/IV 2013.]