OPIUM Property

form 

powder

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T+

Risk Statements 

26/27/28

Safety Statements 

22-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 2811 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

RL2345000

HazardClass 

6.1(a)

PackingGroup 

II

DEA Controlled Substances

CSCN: 9639
CAS SCH: II
NARC: Y

DEA Controlled Substances

CSCN: 9600
CAS SCH: II
NARC: Y

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

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.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

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

P285In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

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.

P304+P341IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

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

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P342+P311IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

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

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

OPIUM Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

The air-dried, milky exudation from incised unripe capsules of Papaver somniferum. This resin contains two groups of alkaloids: phenanthrenes (including morphine and codeine) and benzylisoquinolines (including papaverine). Morphine is by far the most prevalent alkaloid (10-16%) in opium, and its pharmacological properties account for the licit and illicit use of opium.

Definition

opium: A substance obtained from the unripe seed head of the opiumpoppy (Papaver somniferum). It containsa number of alkaloids, includingmorphine and codeine. Seeopiate.

brand name

Dia-quel;Escopon;Ka-thal-pec;Pantopon;Pat.

World Health Organization (WHO)

Opium, which is extracted from the unripe seed capsules of the poppy plant, has been used throughout recorded history both in a medicinal and recreational context. Of the pharmacologically active constituents, several alkaloids, including morphine, codeine, papaverine and noscapine, have wide clinical use. Opium produces both physical and psychological dependence and is controlled under Schedule I of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. (Reference: (UNSND) United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs I, , , 1972)

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion. Mutation data reported. Use may lead to habituation and addiction. A narcotic, sedative, analgesic, and hypnotic. Source of morphme, codeine, papaverine, thebaine, etc. Can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, and respiratory problems. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. See also MORPHINE.