22th November 2005
Date of Issue:
UN Number: Not applicable
Dangerous Goods Class: Low risk biological (Transport Rule 45001; 1999)
And Subsidiary Risk: Not applicable
Hazchem Code: 2XE
Poisons Schedule: Not applicable
IMDG: Not applicable
Uses: For the immunization of sheep and goats to protect
against the lesions of Contagious Pustular Dermatitis
(Orf virus), particularly scabby mouth disease
ENQUIRIES: Biocell Corporation Limited
P O Box 23-610
Papatoetoe
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: 64-09-2700-755
Fax: 64-09-2700-751
Email: biocell@biocellcorp.co.nz
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES/APPEARANCE
Appearance Blue-green liquid
Boiling Point/Freezing Point (掳C) Approximately (~100/-20)
Flashpoint Not applicable
Vapour Pressure Not applicable
Flammability Limits Not applicable
Specific Gravity 1.12
Solubility in Water Soluble
OTHER PROPERTIES Contains a living virus which can be infectious to
humans
INGREDIENTS CAS NUMBER PROPORTION OF PRODUCT
Glycerol saline solution Not available High 80-90%
Nystatin Not available Low
Polymyxin B Sulfate Not available Low
Neomycin Sulfate 1405-10-3 Low
CPD virus Not available Low
Green S dye Not available Low
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
Swallowed: May be harmful
Eye: Irritating and may be harmful
Skin: Harmful if skin not intact
Inhaled: Not applicable
Injected: Harmful
SYMPTOMS OF INFECTION Contamination of broken skin with Scabivax may about a week
after contact produce a small red lesion at the site. If the surface of
the lesion is broken it may weep a watery fluid containing live virus
which is potentially infective. This lesion will develop over the next
few days into a pustule initially with a pale surrounding ring, which
then reddens. The pustule may reach the size of a 10-cent piece.
Over 10-14 days the pustule tends to dry and form a crust and
then a scab under which the skin starts to heal. This should be left
intact. The lesion tends to be more irritating rather than painful.
Complications are rare but occasionally a generalized skin rash
can develop.
FIRST AID
Swallowed: Rinse mouth and lips thoroughly
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
Skin: Wash area immediately with soap and water and a disinfectant for
at least 5 minutes. If a lesion develops, dress with waterproof
dressing. Changing dressing regularly to keep lesion dry. Never
open or probe the lesion.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
BioCell SDS Scabivax221105 2
Inhalation: Not applicable
Injected Wash area with soap and water with disinfectant for at least 5
minutes.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
ADVICE TO DOCTOR This patient has been exposed to Contagious Pustular
Dermatitis (Orf) virus and may be infected. Infections
with Orf virus are limited to the epithelium and oral
mucosa. Lesions normally resolve within 14 days.
Immunocompromised patients may require additional
care.
PRECAUSTION FOR USE
PERSONAL PROTECTION: If you have any cuts or other wounds, wear waterproof
dressing until healed when using this product. We
strongly recommend the use of WATERPROOF
GLOVES as the best form of personal protection,
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT:
STORAGE Keep between 2-8掳C. Do not freeze. Keep well away
from children.
TRANSPORT Class 6.2 Dangerous Good (Infectious Substance
Affecting Humans)
SPILL AND DISPOSAL Soak up spillage with earth or sand and place in an
incinerator. Wash residue away with disinfectant and
plenty of water. Destroy container by burning.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD Non flammable. Will decompose and kill living virus
OTHER INFORMATION
KEY TWA = Total weighted average
TLV = Threshold limit value
OES = Occupational exposure standard
HANDLING Always use with extreme care. Do not rub hair or face
while using. Do not eat, drink or smoke until hands and
arms have been thoroughly washed.
BioCell SDS Scabivax221105 3
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