Material Safety Data Sheet
DOT HCS Risk Phrases Protective Clothing
Section I. Product Identification and Uses
Common/Trade name
Equovum鈩? PHF + Rabies CI# Not available
Synonyms
TSCA
Chemical name
CAS#
Not Applicable Not available
Chemical formula
Code
Not Applicable MSDS ID#:
Chemical family
Molecular weight
Not Applicable Not available.
Manufacturer Merial Limited
Supplier
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. 3239 Satellite Blvd
2621 North Belt Hwy Duluth GA 30096
St. Joseph MO 64506-2002
Material uses
Vaccine for use in horses
Section IA. First Aid Measures
Eye contact Flush eyes with copious amounts of water. Consult physician immediately.
Skin contact Not considered a skin irritant. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. If irritation
occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
Hazardous skin contact No additional information.
Slight inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek medical attention. Apply artificial respiration if needed.
Hazardous inhalation No additional information.
Slight ingestion No information available regarding ingestion. Notify physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Hazardous ingestion Not available.
Section II. Hazardous Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight TLV/PEL LC50LD50
LD50: Oral Rat: 75
Thimerosal 54-64-8 0.1% Not available mg/kg; Oral LD50: Acute:
14200 mg/kg Rabbit
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Section III. Physical Data
Physical state and appearance
Liquid.
Odor Odorless.
PH (1% soln/water)
Not available. Taste Not available.
Odor threshold
Not available. Color Clear.
Volatility
Not available.
Melting/Sublimation point
Undetermined.
Boiling/Condensation point
Undetermined.
Specific gravity
Not determined.
Vapor density
Not available.
Vapor pressure
Not available.
Water/oil dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (surface active agent)
Not available.
Critical temperature
Not available.
Instability temperature
Not available.
Conditions of instability
Not available.
Dispersion properties
Not available.
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Section IV. Fire and Explosion Data
The product is:
Not flammable..
Auto-ignition
Not applicable.
temperature
Fire degradation Not applicable.
products
Flash points Not applicable.
Flammable limits Not applicable.
Fire extinguishing Use water spray or all purpose dry chemical. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
procedures full protective equipment.
Flammability Non-flammable.
Risks of explosion Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Section V. Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Hazardous decomp. products
None known.
Degradability Not available.
Product of degradation Not available.
Corrosivity No specific information is available in our database regarding the corrosivity of this product in the presence
of various materials.
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Reactivity No known incompatibilities.
Section VI. Toxicological Properties
Routes of entry Accidental injection.
TLV TLV is not known for the finished product. Refer to ingredient section II for more information.
Toxicity for animals LD50: Not available for finished product.
LC50: Not available for finished product.
Chronic effects on humans Not for human use.
Acute effects on humans Not for human use. Animal injection only, accidental injection to humans can cause local reactions.
Contact a physician immediately if accidental injection occurs.
Section VII. Preventive Measures
Waste information Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course. Dispose of in accordance with all
City, State and Federal regulations. Incinerate in an EPA approved facility for incineration of mercury.
D009-Waste Medicine, Liquid, Toxic, 6.1, UN1851, PGIII (vaccines with thimerosal)
Waste stream Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage
system.
Storage Store only in original container. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place. Recommended storage
temperature: -196 掳C.
Precautions Do not empty into drains.
Small spill and leak To clean spills or contamination use 1:30 dilution of household bleach. Absorb with an inert material
and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Large spill and leak No additional information.
Protective Clothing Goggles.
Section VIII. Classification
DOT Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Maritime Not available.
transportation
HCS Not available.
Federal and
TSCA 鈥? thimerosal
State
Regulations
HMIS (U.S.A.)
National Fire Protection
Health Hazard 1
Fire Hazard
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard 0
1 0
Reactivity 0
1
Reactivity
n
Personal Protection
Specific hazard
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Section IX. Protective Measures
Protective Goggles.
clothing
Engineering Local exhaust.
controls
Section X. Other Information
References Not available.
Validated by Safety on 11/14/02
CALL 1(800) 821-7467
Emergency Medical: 816-232-2525; 800-530-5432
Chemtrec: (800)424-9300
While the company believes the data set forth herein are accurate as of the date hereof, the company makes no warranty with respect
thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Such data are offered solely for your consideration, investigation and
verification.
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not independently verified. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product
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