MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - DURGUARD 6
SECTION 1
IDENTITY: Vira Shield 6 - Killed Virus, Product # F383, F384
MANUFACTURER: Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. 1447 140th Street, Larchwood, IA
51241-9778
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: CHEMTREC - U.S. (800) 424-9300,
INTERNATIONAL: (703) 527-3887 (Collect)
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION: (712) 477-2811, (605) 925-7611
DATE PREPARED: July 30, 2004
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
HAZARODUS COMPONENTS (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)): Thimerosal
(merthiolate); OSHA PEL: 0.01 mg of Hg/m3; ACGIH TLV: ; OTHER LIMITS
RECOMMENDED: ; % (optional): < 0.03
Thimerosal is an organomercury compound.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT: NA
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): NA
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Yes
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20 = 1): NA
MELTING POINT: NA
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate =1): NA
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Opaque liquid
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (Method Used): NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: NA
LEL: NA
UEL: NA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical or carbon dioxide
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear protective clothing and a self-contained
breathing apparatus as appropriate for the surrounding fire.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Thimerosal will decompose with heat.
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid): None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Mercury, carbon monoxide or carbon
dioxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
SECTION 6 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: INHALATION? Yes; SKIN? Yes; INGESTION? Yes
HEALTH HAZARDS (Acute and Chronic): The product may be irritating in the case of skin or
eye contact. Thimerosal is a toxic compound.
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP? No; IARC MONOGRAPHS? No; OSHA REGULATED? No
Formaldehyde is a suspected human carcinogen.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: In case of skin or eye contact, flush with
plenty of water. If the product is ingested, wash the mouth out with water and call a physician.
In case of accidental injection, wash the puncture site and see a physician immediately.
SECTION 7 - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Clean up the
spill with absorbent material, and afterwards, wash the site thoroughly with water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and
local environmental regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Refrigerate the product (2掳
to 7掳 C)(35掳 to 45掳F). Keep the container closed when stored, and shake well before using.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: NA
SECTION 8 - CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify Type): An approved cartridge respirator for large
spills
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: No; MECHANICAL (General): Yes; SPECIAL: NA;
OTHER: NA
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Vinyl or nitrile
EYE PROTECTION: Goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: NA
WORK / HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Take precautions to prevent accidental injections
SECTION 9 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
COMPONENT: Thimerosal
Mercury compounds, such as thimerosal, are subject to CWA, SDWA, CAA, RCRA, CERCLA,
SARA (Secs. 312 and 313), DOTand 29 CFR 1910.1200 regulations.
This Material Safety Data Sheet and the information it contains is offered to you in good faith as
accurate. We have reviewed any information contained in this data sheet which we received
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be adequate for all individuals and/or situations. It is the user's obligation to evaluate and use
this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. No statement made in
this data sheet shall be construed as a permission or recommendation for the use of any product
in a manner that might infringe existing patents. Accordingly, no guarantee expressed or implied
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for particular uses are beyond Novartis Animal Health US, Inc.鈥檚 control, the user assumes all
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