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Material Safety Data Sheet
BBS/FISH GELATIN
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: BBS/FISH GELATIN Contact information:
Catalog Code: 715395, 715396 bioWORLD
4150 Tuller Rd
CAS#: Mixture. Suite 228, Dublin, OH 43017, USA
RTECS: Mixture. For information, call: 614-792-8680
Fax Number: 614-792-8685
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory : Components were listed. Order Online:www.bio-world.com
CI#: Not available. E-mail : save@bio-world.com
In case of a chemical emergency, contact local
Synonym: Not available.
hospital.
Chemical Name: BBS/Fish Gelatin
For non-emergency assistance,call: 1-800-860-9729
Chemical Formula: Mixture.
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS# % by Weight
SODIUM BORATE 1303-96-4 0.477
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1310-73-2 0.07
WATER 7732-18-5 -
FISH GELATIN 9000-70-8 -
Toxicological Data on Ingredients:
Sodium borate
LD50 (Oral, Rat): 2660 mg/kg
3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: The buffering components are known to be basic and an irritant to the upper respiratory
system upon prolonged inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
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CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek
medical attention.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Nonflammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Points: Not available.
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Product of Combustion: Nature of decomposition products not known.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
LARGE FIRE: Not available.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill: Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventillate area and wash spill site
after material pick up is complete.
Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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7: Handling and Storage
Precautions: Keep container dry. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Avoid contact with skin. Never add water to this
product. Wear suitable protective clothing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible.
Storage: Keep away from light and heat. Keep lid closed tightly.
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
Personal Protection: Respiratory : Government approved respirator.
Hand: Chemical resistant gloves.
Eye: Safety glasses.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Dust respirator. Gloves.
Exposure Limits: Sodium borate
TWA: 0.31
TWA: 5 from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] [1995]
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State and Appearance: Liquid.
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: Not available.
Color: Clear, colorless to pale yellow
pH(1% soln/water): 8.0
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: Not available.
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: Not available.
Vapour Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: Not available.
Solubility: Easily soluble in cold water. Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in methanol.
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
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Stability: Stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Not available.
Incompatibility with various substances: Not available.
Corrosivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
11:Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Skin contact. Eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
Toxicity to Animals:
Sodium borate
LD50 (Oral, Rat): 2660 mg/kg
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Ingestion of 5-10 grams has produced severe vomiting, diarrhea,
shock and death. (Sodium borate)
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Product of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are more toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
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14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material.
Identification: Not available.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium borate; Sodium hydroxide; Water; Gelatin.
Other Regulations: Not available.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS(Canada): Not available.
DSCL(EEC): Not available.
HMIS(U.S.A):
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection:
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A):
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment: Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Safety goggles.
16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 22/09/2006 11:10:52 AM
Last Updated: 22/09/2006 3:47:33 PM
Disclaimer
This product is offered by bioWORLD for research, laboratory or further manufacturing use. Not for human use or
consumption.
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