MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND COMPANY
1-866-531-8896
Pfizer Inc Emergency telephone
24 Hours
Pfizer Animal Health Hours of operation
1-800-366-5288
235 East 42nd Street Telephone
New York, NY 10017
Trade names Leptoferm-5
Product name Leptoferm-5
Leptospira Canicola-Grippotyphosa-Hardjo-Icterohaemorrhagiae-Pomona
Synonyms
Bacterin
Veterinary Vaccine
Therapeutic use
Liquid solution
Description
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION
Ingredient CAS Number Amount
Leptospira canicola Not assigned Proprietary
Leptospira grippotyphosa Not assigned Proprietary
Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae Not assigned Proprietary
Leptospira hardjo Not assigned Proprietary
Leptospira pomona Not assigned Proprietary
Purified water 7732-18-5 >90%
Non-hazardous ingredients Not applicable <1.0%
Note: Ingredient(s) indicated as hazardous have been assessed under standards
for workplace safety.
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not applicable
Signal word
Not applicable
Statements of hazard
Not expected to cause eye irritation.
Eye effects
Not expected to cause skin irritation.
Skin effects
Repeated exposure to dust or mist may produce allergic reactions.
Inhalation effects
Ingestion effects Toxicity following ingestion is not expected. Ingestion should be avoided.
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This document has been prepared in accordance with standards for
NOTE:
workplace safety, which require the inclusion of all known hazards of the
product or its ingredients regardless of the potential risk. The
precautionary statements and warnings included may not apply in all
cases. Your needs may vary depending upon the potential for exposure in
your workplace.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove contaminated clothing and flush exposed area with large amounts
Skin
of water. Obtain medical assistance if skin reaction occurs, which may be
immediate or delayed.
Eyes Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation
occurs or persists, get medical attention.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If discomfort persists, get medical attention.
In the event of swallowing this material, seek medical advice or consult
Ingestion
the emergency contact listed in section 1.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
This material is not expected to support combustion.
General hazard
Wear approved positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus and
Fire fighting instructions
full protective turn out gear. Move containers from fire area if possible
without increased personal risk. Dike area if possible to contain water for
later disposal.
Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or water spray.
Extinguishing media
Non-flammable
Flash point
Toxic or corrosive gases are expected in fires involving this mixture.
Hazardous combustion
products
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Review Sections 3, 8 and 12 before proceeding with clean up.
General
Use non-combustible material to absorb spill; then place in a suitable,
Small spill
labeled recovery container. Clean spill area thoroughly. Prevent discharge
to drains.
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Large spill Contain the source of the spill or leak if it is safe to do so. Collect spill
with a non-combustible absorbent material and transfer to labeled
container for disposal. Clean spill area thoroughly. Prevent discharge to
drains.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
General handling Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Follow product information storage instructions to maintain efficacy. Do
Storage conditions
not freeze. No other storage requirements are necessary concerning
occupational hazards.
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Ventilation
Respirators are not required for normal use of this material.
Respiratory protection
Wear safety glasses with sideshields if eye contact is possible.
Eye protection
Wear protective clothing with long sleeves to avoid routine skin contact.
Skin protection
Wash hands and arms thoroughly after handling this material. Clean up
spills immediately.
Wear latex or other impervious gloves if skin contact is possible.
Hand protection
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical form Liquid Solution
No data available
Color
Mixture
Molecular weight
Mixture
Molecular formula
Expected to be approx. neutral
pH
No data available
Boiling point
No data available
Melting point
No data available
Density
No data available
Vapor pressure
Components are soluble in water
Water solubility
No data available
Solvent solubility
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This mixture is stable
Reactivity
Avoid freezing and storage at temperatures greater than 7掳 C.
Conditions to avoid
This material can be denatured or inactivated by a variety of organic
Incompatibilities
solvents, salts or heavy metals.
None expected under normal conditions.
Hazardous
decomposition
products
Not expected to occur
Hazardous
polymerization
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Eye Not determined for this mixture. Not expected to cause eye irritation
Skin Not determined for this mixture. Not expected to cause skin irritation.
Not determined for this mixture.
Inhalation
Not determined for this mixture. Toxicity is not expected following
Ingestion
ingestion.
Not determined for this mixture.
Mutagenicity
Sensitization (allergic skin reaction) may occur, based on effects of
Sensitization
individual components.
Not determined for this mixture.
Subchronic effects
Not determined for this mixture.
Chronic effects/
carcinogenicity
None of the components of this formulation is listed as a carcinogen by
Carcinogen status
IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Not determined for this mixture.
Reproductive effects
Not determined for this mixture.
Teratogenicity
This mixture contains a bacterin vaccine for use in cattle and calves and
Additional information
swine.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The environmental characteristics of this mixture have not been fully
Environmental overview
evaluated. Releases to the environment should be avoided.
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SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Observe all local and national regulations when disposing of this mixture.
Disposal procedure
For large quantities, dispose of waste on site in a biomedical incinerator if
allowed by the incinerator permit. If no on-site incinerator is available,
dispose of waste in a licensed biomedical incinerator.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Not regulated for transport under USDOT, EUADR, IATA, or IMDG
General shipping
regulations.
instructions
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Not classified
EU Classification
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of
Canadian WHMIS
the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the
CPR.
SECTION 16 - OTHER
Disclaimer Pfizer Inc believes that the information contained in this Material
Safety Data Sheet is accurate, and while it is provided in good faith, it
is without a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.
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