Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
PRODUCT IDENTITY (as used on label and list):
Standard Guinea Pig Complement with Richardson鈥檚 Preservative
CL5000-RP (Lyophilized)
CL5000-2RP
SECTION 1 -- SUPPLIER INFORMATION
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name: Supplier鈥檚 Name:
Cedarlane Laboratories Limited Same as above
Address: Emergency Telephone Number:
4410 Paletta Crt CANUTEC - 613-996-6666
Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7L 5R2
Date Prepared:
Telephone Number: Jan 1, 2008
289-288-0001
SECTION 2 鈥? HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity: Common Names(s)):
This material contains small quantities of the following products:
Boric Acid CAS# 10043-35-3
Sodium Tetraborate (Borax) CAS# 1303-96-4
Other Comments:
Note that this product contains material of animal (guinea pig) origin and should be handled as a potential
carrier and transmitter of disease.
SECTION 3 鈥? PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical State: Odour Threshold:
Freeze-dried N/A
Vapour Pressure: Evaporation Rate:
N/A N/A
Freezing Point: Coefficient of
N/A N/A
water/oil distribution:
Odour and Odourless
Appearance: Specific Gravity: N/A
Vapour Density: Boiling Point:
N/A N/A
pH Other:
Neutral N/A
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (method used): Substance/preparation not conductive to fire
Extinguishing Media: No restriction
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: The product contains boric acid and borax,
chemicals which may be toxic in pure form and can
emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Flammable Limits: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
SECTION 5 鈥? REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Pure Boric Acid reacts with potassium and acid
anhydrides. Pure Borax may react with strong
oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Conditions to Avoid: None
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Pure Boric Acid and Pure Borax can produce boric
oxides.
Note: The above mentioned data are based on our present knowledge of this product. Since the use of this
information and conditions of use of the product are not within the control of Cedarlane Laboratories
Limited, it is the user鈥檚 responsibility to handle the product under conditions of safe use.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
SECTION 6 鈥? TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Routes of Entry: Skin or eye contact from splashes
Inhalation: N/A
Skin: N/A
Ingestion: N/A
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Potential immune reaction, potential endotoxic
response. Pure boric acid and borax may cause eye
and skin irritations, may be irritating to mucous
membranes and upper respiratory tract, and may
cause chronic effects (please see boric acid and
borax MSDS鈥? for more information).
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: No information
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Contact hypersensitivity
Exposure:
Carcinogenicity: Teratogenicity:
No information No
Reproductive: Mutagenicity:
No information No
SECTION 7 鈥? PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Respiratory Protection (specify type): Not necessary
Ventilation: Ventilated area
Protective Gloves: Recommended
Other Protective Clothing or Laboratory coat, safety goggles
Equipment:
Steps To Be Taken In Case of Leak or Wipe area with absorbent cloth or paper towel. Follow with
Spill: laboratory disinfectant.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling Make sure that the product is stored at the appropriate
and Storage: temperature. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
SECTION 8 鈥? FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water
Skin Contact: Flush skin with plenty of water
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water鈥攃onsult with a
physician
Emergency First Aid Procedures: Consult with a physician
Note: The above mentioned data are based on our present knowledge of this product. Since the use of this
information and conditions of use of the product are not within the control of Cedarlane Laboratories
Limited, it is the user鈥檚 responsibility to handle the product under conditions of safe use.
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