Gerard Biotech
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Date of Issuance: December 5, 2004
Section I - Substance Identity and Company Contact Information
Trade Name: RNase
Company Contact:
Gerard Biotech LLC
20 West High Street
Oxford, OH 45056
Telephone:
866-437-2735
Fax:
866-437-2899
Emergency:
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 (USA)
Section II 鈥? Chemical Composition and Data on Components
Dangerous Components:
CAS No Description
9001-99-4 Ribonuclease
Section III 鈥? Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:
Avoid contact and inhalation
Potential Health Effects:
Eye: Causes eye irritation
Skin: Causes skin irritation
Ingestion: May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation and damage
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing,
shortness of breath. May cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
Section IV 鈥? First aid measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes, assure adequate flushing by
separating he eyelids with fingers. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin: In case of contact with skin, immediately was skin with soap and copious amounts of
water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, if not breathing give artificial respiration, call physician.
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call
physician immediately.
Gerard Biotech
Tel. (866) 437-2735
Fax. (866) 437-2899
Email. Sales@gerardbiotech.com
www.gerardbiotech.com
Section V 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishment Media: Suitable: Noncombustible. Use extinguishment media appropriate
to surrounding fire conditions.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Section VI 鈥? Accidental Release Measures
Precautionary Measures: Wear self contained breathing apparatus, chemical safety
goggles, rubber boots, heavy rubber gloves and other proper protective equipment as
indicated in section VIII.
Methods for Clean Up: Sweep up or absorb material, then place into suitable clean, dry,
closed container for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick up is
complete.
Section VII 鈥? Handling and Storage
Handling
User exposure: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid inhalation. Avoid
prolonged or repeated exposure.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Keep container tightly sealed.
Section VIII 鈥? Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Safety shower and eye bath. System of local and/ or general exhaust is recommended.
Chemical safety goggles (tightly sealed), appropriate protective rubber gloves, appropriate
clothing to prevent skin exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling; do not get in eyes, on
skin or on clothing
Section IX 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties
Form: Liquid
Color: Clear
Odor: Odorless
pH factor: Not available
Vapor Pressure: Not Available
Vapor Density: Not Available
Evaporation rate: Not Available
Viscosity: Not Available
Melting Point: Not Available
Flash Point: Not Available
Explosion Level: Not Available
Solubility in Water: Not Available
Gerard Biotech
Tel. (866) 437-2735
Fax. (866) 437-2899
Email. Sales@gerardbiotech.com
www.gerardbiotech.com
Section X 鈥? Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Substances to be avoided: strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nature of decomposition products not known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section XI 鈥? Toxicological Information
Skin: May causes skin irritation.
Eye: May causes eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and
upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Additional: Additional harmful properties can not be ruled out.
Section XII 鈥? Ecological Information
No data available
Section XIII 鈥? Disposal Considerations
Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Section XIV 鈥? Transport Information
No information available
Section XV 鈥? Regulatory Information
No information available
Section XVI 鈥? Other Information
The information herein is provided in good faith but Gerard Biotech LLC makes no
representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as
a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of material by a properly trained person
using this product. Gerard Biotech LLC shall not be liable for any damage resulting from
handling or from contact with the above product. The statements contained here in are
based upon technical data that Gerard Biotech LLC believes to be reliable, are offered for
informational purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency
handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills.
Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by
them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of
information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials
and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the
environment. GERARD BIOTECH LLC MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO
THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION
REFERS.
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