Material Safety Data Sheet
Sherwood Scientific Ltd 鈥?
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Yellow powder
Odour: Pungent odour
Physical State: Solid
The products described in the table below are covered by this Material Safety Data Sheet.
PRODUCT PART REAGENT PART
PRODUCT NAME(S) NUMBER(S) REAGENT NAME(S) NUMBER(S)
Flame Deproteinising 00156183 Pepsin Sachet 00184225X
solution - Sherwood
MANUFACTURER NAME, ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER:
AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Sherwood Scientific Ltd
1 The Paddocks 44 (0)1223 243444
Cherry Hinton Road
Cambridge CB1 4DH
England
(C-P# 02655-62)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
EUROPEAN
EXPOSURE LIMITS CLASSIFICATION
%
CHEMICAL CAS EEC BY GERMAN UK HAZARD RISK SAFETY
INGREDIENT NAME NUMBER NUMBER WT. OSHA ACGIH MAK OES CLASS(ES) CODE(S) CODE(S)
Pepsin 9001-75-6 NE 100% NE NE NE NE Xi 36/37/38- 26-36
42/43
Chemical Ingredient(s) not classified as a carcinogen(s) by OSHA, IARC, NTP,
X
ACGIH, California, UK, or Germany.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Since this mixture has not been tested as a whole, the health effects reported are for the individual
chemical ingredients.
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
INHALATION OF POWDER OR AEROSOLISED PRODUCT
X
INGESTION
X
ABSORPTION
CHEMICAL INGREDIENT NAME:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS -- ACUTE:
EYE: Irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: Irritation.
SKIN ABSORPTION: Not absorbed through skin.
INGESTION: May be harmful.
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INHALATION: Irritating to mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS -- CHRONIC:
EYE: May be harmful.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin sensitisation.
SKIN ABSORPTION: Not absorbed through skin.
INGESTION: May be harmful.
INHALATION: May cause sensitisation.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: May cause allergic respiratory and
skin reactions.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Skin rash, shortness of breath, and allergic
symptoms.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYES:
SKIN:
INHALATION:
INGESTION:
After following first aid measures, seek professional medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FLASH POINT:
FLASH POINT METHOD:
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
UNIQUE ASPECTS CONTRIBUTING TO A FIRE:
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
VAPOURS OF SPILLED MATERIAL: Flammable Non-flammable
X
VAPOUR DENSITY RELATIVE TO AIR: Heavier Lighter Similar
Does not give off significant amounts of vapour.
X
IF MATERIAL RELEASED OR SPILLED:
CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:
Spills must be handled by trained personnel. For appropriate personal protective equipment for
responding to a spill or release, see Section 8.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS: None.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE (MIN./MAX.):
Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Keep container closed when not in use.
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: None.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
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This product should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices. Standard personal
protective equipment for laboratory work includes safety glasses and lab coat. Additional
recommendations are provided below:
EYE PROTECTION:
SKIN PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Handle in an area with good general room ventilation.
X
Handle in a chemical fume hood or under local exhaust
ventilation.
Other:
In the event of a spill or release, appropriate personal protective equipment includes: eye goggles (face
shield also, if large volume), chemical resistant gloves and lab coat (chemical resistant apron or suit, if
large volume). Respiratory protection may be required if exposure to hazardous ingredients may
exceed recognised safe limits. Refer to Sections 2 and 10 for additional information.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: Tan powder.
ODOUR: Distinctive/pungent odour.
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid.
BOILING POINT:
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
VAPOUR DENSITY:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not established.
MELTING/FREEZING POINT:
pH: Not established.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
STABILITY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE: STABLE UNSTABLE
X
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Hygroscopic; protect from moisture.
INCOMPATIBILITY (specific materials to avoid): Alcohol, alkalis, tannins and salts of heavy metals.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Not established.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Since this mixture has not been tested as a whole, the toxicological information reported is for the
individual chemical ingredients. Information is reported only for those ingredients which cause the
product to be classified as hazardous according to European regulations.
CHEMICAL INGREDIENT NAME: Pepsin
ACUTE DATA:
LD50 (ORAL): Not established.
LD50 (DERMAL): Not established.
LC50 (INHALATION): Not established.
IRRITATION: Not established.
SUBCHRONIC DATA: Not established.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
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Since this mixture has not been tested as a whole, the ecological information reported is for the
individual chemical ingredients. Information is reported only for those ingredients which cause the
product to be classified as hazardous according to European regulations.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DISPOSAL:
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
ACCORDING TO DOT AND IATA, THE PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED AS:
NON-HAZARDOUS
X
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
U.S. TSCA STATUS: This product, which is a medical device, is not a 鈥渃hemical substance鈥? under
TSCA.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: The following statement is made in order to comply with the
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986:
This product contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer.
This product contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
This product does not contain a listed California
X
Proposition 65 carcinogen or reproductive toxin.
EUROPE:
PREPARATION CLASSIFICATION:
NON-HAZARDOUS
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO CLASSIFY
HAZARDOUS
X
HAZARD CLASS(ES): Xi (irritant)
PREPARATION RISK PHRASES: 36/37/38, 42/43 鈥淚rritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.鈥?
鈥淢ay cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin
contact.鈥?
PREPARATION SAFETY PHRASES: 26-36 鈥淚n case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.鈥?
鈥淲ear suitable protective clothing.鈥?
CHEMICALS IN PREPARATION WHICH CAUSE PREPARATION TO BE CLASSIFIED
AS HAZARDOUS: Pepsin
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
MSDS PART NUMBER: EXMSD006.DOC
REVISION DATE: 05/06/95
LAST REVISION DATE: 05/06/95
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Notes: (1) The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the data available as of
the revision date.
(2) Not Established (NE) means that there is insufficient or no information available.
(3) The latest revisions are marked by shading.
The information contained herein has been compiled from data presented in various technical sources believed to
be accurate. Sherwood Scientific makes no warranties and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this
information. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information and to assure the adoption
of necessary precautions.
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