Direct Risks and Safety Precautions:
Acids:
Indirect Risks:
*2,6-xylidine*
One of the raw materials used in the production of Lidocaine is 2,6-dimethylaniline, also known as 2,6- xylidine. This compound is a lidocaine metabolite, which is a substance that is formed during or is necessary for metabolism. However, this substance is a potential carcinogen in humans as it is found in tobacco smoke, a degradation product of aniline-based pesticides and is used in the manufacturing of different dyes. On the plus side, the half life of Lidocaine is very short therefore Lidocaine and its metabolites are excreted in the kidneys meaning the metabolite does not remain in the body long enough to cause any harm.
Acids:
- Transfer the concentrated hydrochloric and glacial acetic acid with care
- Always work under a ventilation hood and wear protective gear such as gloves and face mask
- Handle with extreme care due to its hazardous health effects in case of ingestion, eye contact and skin contact
- If contact occurs with any body part, wash with cold water and immediately seek medical assistance
- Flammable, therefore store away from heat
- Corrosive to skin
- Prolonged exposure may damage organs
- If contact occurs, wash with water, change clothing and seek medical attention
- If inhaled, provide fresh air or ventilated oxygen and seek medical attention
Indirect Risks:
- As a final product, Lidocaine is only hazardous to the human body if taken in excess and carelessly
- Any fumes produced in the fume hood will be exhausted into the atmosphere although there are no major impacts to the environment
- Lidocaine and any of its materials are required to be disposed according to the federal, state and local environment regulations therefore the disposing process is safe and harmless
- The long term products from degradation are at the very least toxic while short term products are completely non toxic
*2,6-xylidine*
One of the raw materials used in the production of Lidocaine is 2,6-dimethylaniline, also known as 2,6- xylidine. This compound is a lidocaine metabolite, which is a substance that is formed during or is necessary for metabolism. However, this substance is a potential carcinogen in humans as it is found in tobacco smoke, a degradation product of aniline-based pesticides and is used in the manufacturing of different dyes. On the plus side, the half life of Lidocaine is very short therefore Lidocaine and its metabolites are excreted in the kidneys meaning the metabolite does not remain in the body long enough to cause any harm.