ID: FP09 I08 R02B.3
Date: 26/07/2007
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
FertiPro N.V.- Belgium
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : FertiCult Flushing medium
Product use : medium for oocyte pick-up, oocyte and embryo flushing,
injection in ICSI, Sperm swim-up, sperm washing
Manufacturer : FertiPro N.V.
Industriepark Noord 32
B-8730 Beernem
Belgium
For emergency information : 32 50 79 18 05
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS
Product formal name: cell culture medium
Synonyms: Sperm Washing medium
Product components: Component CAS-code Approx. %
Water 7732-18-5 > 90%
NaCl 7647-14-5 < 1%
KCl 7447-40-7 < 1%
CaCl2.2H2O 10035-04-8 < 1%
NaH2PO4.2H2O 13472-35-0 < 1%
MgSO4.7H2O 10034-99-8 < 1%
Na-pyruvate 113-24-6 < 1%
Insulin 11061-68-0 < 1%
Glucose monohydrate 14431-43-7 < 1%
Na-lactate 867-56-1 < 1%
NaHCO3 144-55-8 < 1%
HSA 70024-90-7 0.4%
HEPES 7365-45-9 < 2%
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Sodium chloride : Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
CaCl2.2H2O : Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Harmful if
swallowed.
Na-lactate : Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Insulin : Avoid contact and inhalation.
4. FIRST AID-MEASURES
Inhalation : not a likely source of exposure.
Eyes : flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. Insure adequate flushing by separating the
eyelids with fingers.
Skin : wash after each contact.
Ingestion : wash out mouth with water (see doctor when swallowing).
Obtain medical attention if any discomfort should occur.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point : none
Extinguishing media : not applicable
Special fire fighting procedure : not applicable
Unusual fire and explosion hazards : not applicable
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Rinse spill area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store at room temperature (below 30掳C).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear chemical safety goggles. Wear rubber gloves. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid
inhalation.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and odour : white/yellow transparent liquid, odourless
Solubility in water : complete
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability : stable
Incompatibility : none known
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NaCl : may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin
absorption. Cause eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract.
Insulin : may be harmful by ingestion, or skin absorption. May
cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. Bioactive
peptide. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause
allergic reaction in certain sensitive individuals.
CaCl2.2H2O : may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin
absorption. Cause eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract.
Human serum albumin : The plasma manufactured by Baxter which is the source
for the human serum albumin is tested for anti-HIV 1,
anti-HIV 2, anti-HCV and HbsAG. The albumin agrees
with all the requirements set forth by the European and
United States health authority regarding safety.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No known ecological damage.
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13. DISPOSAL
Dispose with laboratory waste.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as Hazardous for Transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONS
This product does not contain any ingredients which have been determined to be health hazards pursuant to
U.S. OSHA regulations, and which comprise 1% or more (0.1% for carcinogens) of the mixture.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Users should consider these data
only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must take independent determinations of the
suitability and completeness of information from all other sources to assure proper use and disposal of these
materials and the safety and health of employees and customers. FertiPro N.V. shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with its products.
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