MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
Date: November 30, 1998
1. Information on substance/preparation and the company
1.1 Commercial product name: DIRECT LIPID CHOLESTEROL CONTROL (LEVEL 1-3)
Cat. No.: 3001; 3002; 3003
1.2 Company: POLYMEDCO, Inc.
510 Furnace Dock Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Phone: (914) 739-5400 FAX: (914) 739-5890
2. Chemical characterization/information on ingredients
Kit Contents: LYOPHILIZED HUMAN SERUM
3. Hazards Identification
Warnings: The serum in this kit is of human origin. This serum has been tested for the
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Antibody), HBs Ag and HCV and found
to be non-reactive. However as no method can offer complete assurance as
to the absence of infectious agents, this material and all patient samples
should be handled as though capable of transmitting infectious disease and
disposed of accordingly.
4. First aid measures
EYES Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. Obtain Medical
Attention
LUNGS Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. Obtain Medical
Attention
SKIN Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and
treat with dilute Virkon庐 (1%) briefly.
Wash skin in detergent and water after swabbing with Virkon庐 or similar
Virucidal disinfectant
MOUTH Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. Obtain Medical Attention.
Direction for physician: Symptomatic treatment by a physician
5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media: No restrictions
Thermal decomposition Gases which are damaging to health do not form in dangerous quantities.
POLYMEDCO, Inc.
Date: November 30, 1998
Commercial product name: DIRECT LIPID CHOLESTEROL CONTROL (LEVEL 1-3)
6. Accidental release measures
After spillage: PRECAUTIONS
Treat material as you would human body fluids. Disposal should,
therefore include autoclaving at 121掳 C for 20 mins prior to appropriate
disposal with regard to local regulations.
Alternatively, decontamination using a 0.1% sodium hypochlorite is
acceptable. Perform this type of decontamination in a fume hood.
Absorbent material:
7. Handling and storage
7.1 Handling: The normal precautions for handling chemicals must be observed.
7.2 Storage: Store at +2掳C to +8掳C
Do not store together:
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
TLV:
Respiratory protection: None
Eye protection: Protective Glasses
Hand protection: One-way gloves (rubber or plastic)
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state: LYOPHILIZED
Color:
Odor:
pH value:
Boiling point:
Melting point:
Flash point:
Substance does not have any oxidizing properties:
Ignition temperature:
Explosion limits:
Vapor pressure:
Density:
Solubility in water:
in:
Viscosity
POLYMEDCO, Inc.
Date: November 30, 1998
Commercial product name: DIRECT LIPID CHOLESTEROL CONTROL (LEVEL 1-3)
10. Stability and reactivity
Hazardous Reactions: None when used appropriately
Hazardous decomposition products:
11. Toxicological information:
LD50 oral Not known
LD50 intraperitoneal Not known
LD50 skin Not known
LD50 inhalation Not known
toxicologic information:
12. Ecological information:
Water hazard class: Data not yet available.
13. Disposal considerations: PRECAUTIONS
Treat material as you would human body fluids. Disposal should,
therefore include autoclaving at 121掳C for 20 mins prior to
appropriate disposal with regard to local regulations.
Alternatively, decontamination using 0.1% sodium hypochlorite is
acceptable. Perform this type of decontamination in a fume hood.
14. Transport Information:
GGVE/GGVS: Data not yet available. RID/ADR: Data not yet available.
ICAO/IATA-DGR: Data not yet available. UN-Nr: Data not yet available.
IMDG-CODE: Data not yet available. MFAG: Data not yet available.
EMS: Data not yet available.
15. Regulatory Information:
Hazard symbol:
Warnings: Material is of Human origin; exercise due care.
Precautions: R20, R21, R22
16. Other information:
To the best of our knowledge, this reagent does not require a hazard symbol.
The information herein is believed to be correct as of the date hereof but is
provided without warranty of any kind. The recipient of our products is
responsible for observing any laws and guidelines applicable.
POLYMEDCO, Inc.
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