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                                                                   MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 
                         Section 1 Company and Product Identi飥乧ation 
Product Name               GLYCOPHORIN A 0.2mg                              .. Doc. ID: IM2210-75 AB 
                                                                            . Revised (year/month/day) 2008/02/18 
 
Part Number                IM2210 
Product Use                Data given is for reconstituted solution. 
                           For Research Use Only. See product literature for details. 
Manufacturer               Distributed by Beckman Coulter, Inc. for 
                           IMMUNOTECH (A Beckman Coulter Company) 
                           130, av.de Lattre de Tassigny - BP 177 
                           13276 Marseille Cedex 09 - France T猫l. (33) 4 91 17 27 00 
EC REP Address             Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc. 
                           Mervue Business Park 
                           Mervue, Galway, Ireland 353 91 774068 
Distributor and                     Refer to attached list, Document ID: 472050, for local distributor 
                                    and emergency phone numbers. 
Emergency Phone No. 
 
 
                                    Section 2 Hazards Identi飥乧ation 
Emergency Overview 
                                 Colorless; Transparent; Lyophilized - Liquid after reconstitution.; Odorless 
                                                        Non飥俛mmable aqueous solution. 
                                     Does not meet EU, OSHA or WHMIS criteria for hazardous materials. 
                                                    Contains material of animal origin. 
 
Physical Hazards              No physical hazards were determined from a review of available literature. 
Potential Health              This product does not meet EU, OSHA or WHMIS criteria for hazardous 
                              materials. However, it does contain material of animal origin and should 
Effects Summary 
                              be considered potentially infectious. 
Potential                     No information available. 
Environmental Effects 
Product Hazard                                 Meets Hazardous Criteria for Preparation/Mixture 
Classi飥乧ations 
                                EU:                                     WHMIS:                              US OSHA: 
                                Not applicable                                                              Not applicable 
                                                                        Not applicable 
                                . 
 
 
                   Section 3 Composition and Information on Ingredients 
Hazardous Ingredients:                     None 
 
 
 
 
                                              漏2008 Beckman Coulter, Inc. 
                                              Global MSDS 鈥? English 
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                                  Section 4 First Aid Measures 
Inhalation                       If product is inhaled, move exposed individual to fresh air. If individual is not 
                                 breathing, begin arti飥乧ial respiration immediately and obtain medical attention. 
Eye Contact                      If product enters eyes, wash eyes gently under running water for 15 
                                 minutes or longer, making sure that the eyelids are held open. If pain 
                                 or irritation occur, obtain medical attention. 
Skin Contact                     In case of skin contact, 飥倁sh with copious amounts of water for at 
                                 least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. If pain 
                                 or irritation occur, obtain medical attention. 
Ingestion                        If ingested, wash mouth out with water. If irritation or discomfort 
                                 occurs, seek medical attention. 
 
 
                               Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures 
Flammable Properties             Non飥俛mmable aqueous solution. 
Extinguishing Media              Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding 飥乺e. 
 
Special Fire and Explosion       None identi飥乪d. 
Hazards 
Hazardous Combustion             No combustion products posing signi飥乧ant hazards are expected from 
                                 this product (a dilute aqueous solution). 
Products 
Protective Equipment             Self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended for 飥乺e飥乬hters 
                                 in all chemical 飥乺e situations. 
for Fire飥乬hters 
 
 
                             Section 6 Accidental Release Measures 
Personal Precautions             This product contains a material of biological origin. Use universal 
                                 precautions during clean up procedures. 
Spill and Leak                   As a precautionary measure, treat spilled material with a 1:10 bleach/water solution. 
                                 Absorb liquid and place in container suitable for disposal. Avoid generation of 
Procedures 
                                 aerosols during clean up. Comply with applicable waste disposal regulations. 
Environmental                    Contain spill to prevent migration. 
Precautions 
 
 
                                Section 7 Handling and Storage 
Handling Precautions             This product should be handled as though capable of transmitting infectious 
                                 diseases. Universal precautions should be followed when using this product. 
Recommended Storage              To maintain ef飥乧acy, store according to the instructions in the product labeling. 
Conditions                       Keep away from incompatible material (see Section 10). 
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                   Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection 
Exposure Limits 
                               None established 
US OSHA: 
                               None established 
ACGIH: 
                               None established 
DFG MAK: 
                               None established 
NIOSH 
Japan                          None established 
                               No special engineering controls are required. Use with good general ventilation. 
Engineering Controls 
Respiratory Protection         Under normal conditions, the use of this product should not require respiratory 
                               protection. If aerosols are generated during use, the use of respiratory 
                               protection should be evaluated by a quali飥乪d professional. 
Eye Protection                 Safety glasses or chemical goggles should be worn to prevent eye contact. 
                               Impervious gloves, such as Nitrile or equivalent, should be worn 
Skin Protection 
                               to prevent skin contact. 
 
 
                         Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State                 Lyophilized - Liquid after reconstitution. 
 
Color                          Colorless 
 
Transparency                   Transparent 
 
Odor                           Odorless 
                               Not applicable 
Odor Threshold 
pH                             7.25 
 
Freezing Point                 Not available 
 
Boiling Point                  Not available 
 
Flash Point                    Not applicable 
 
Evaporation Rate               Not available 
                               Not applicable 
Flammability (Solid, Gas) 
Flammable Limits               Not applicable 
 
Vapor Pressure                 Not available 
 
Vapor Density                  Not available 
 
Speci飥乧 Gravity                1.005 @20掳C 
 
Solubility 
 Water                         Miscible 
                               Not available 
 Organic 
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                    Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties (Continued) 
                                  Not available 
Coef飥乧ient of Water/Oil 
Distribution 
Autoignition Temp.                Not applicable 
 
Decomposition Temperature         Not available 
 
Percent Volatiles                 Not applicable 
 
 
                                Section 10 Stability and Reactivity 
Stability                         Stable in closed containers under normal temperatures and pressures. 
 
Hazardous Incompatibilities       Strong acids 
                                  Strong bases 
                                  Strong oxidizers 
Hazardous Decomposition           No decomposition products posing signi飥乧ant hazards would be expected 
                                  from this product (a dilute aqueous solution). 
Products 
                                  Avoid contact with incompatible materials. 
Conditions to Avoid 
 
 
                               Section 11 Toxicological Information 
Toxicity Data                     Not applicable 
for Hazardous Ingredients 
Primary Routes                    Common routes of entry include inhalation, ingestion and eye/skin contact. Speci飥乧 
                                  paths of concern for potentially infectious materials are skin puncture, contact with 
of Exposure 
                                  broken skin, contact with mucous membranes and inhalation of aerosolized material. 
Potential Effects of              This product contains materials of animal origin and should be considered potentially 
                                  infectious. No other health hazards were identi飥乪d from a review of available literature. 
Acute Exposure 
Potential Effects of Chronic      Effects are similar to those for acute exposure. 
Exposure 
Symptoms of Overexposure          None identi飥乪d. 
 
Carcinogenicity                   No ingredients in this product are listed as carcinogens by ACGIH, 
                                  IARC, NTP, OSHA or 67/548/EEC Annex I. 
Other Effects                     None identi飥乪d. 
 
Conditions Aggravated             None identi飥乪d. 
by Exposure 
 
 
                                Section 12 Ecological Information 
Ecotoxicity                       No information available. 
Biodegradability                  No information available. 
Bioaccumulation                   No information available. 
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                             Section 12 Ecological Information (Continued) 
Mobility                            No information available. 
 
Other Adverse Effects               No information available. 
 
 
 
                                 Section 13 Disposal Considerations 
Waste Disposal                      Dispose of waste product, unused product and contaminated packaging in 
                                    compliance with federal, state and local regulations. If unsure of the applicable 
                                    requirements, contact the authorities for information. 
 
 
                                   Section 14 Transport Information 
Transportation of this product is not regulated under ICAO, IMDG, US DOT, European ADR or Canadian TDG. 
 
 
                                  Section 15 Regulatory Information 
US Federal and State Regulations 
                                    No ingredients listed. 
SARA 313 
                                    No ingredients listed. 
CERCLA RG鈥檚, 
40 CFR 302.4 
                                    No ingredients listed. 
California Proposition 65 
                                    No ingredients listed. 
Massachusetts MSL 
                                    No ingredients listed. 
New Jersey Dept. of 
Health RTK List 
Pennsylvania RTK                    No ingredients listed. 
EU Labeling Classi飥乧ation 
Preparation not classi飥乪d. 
Canada 
This product does not meet WHMIS criteria for hazardous materials. 
                                 Not applicable 
PIN: 
Ingredients on Ingredient        None 
Disclosure List: 
Ingredients with unknown         None 
toxicological properties: 
Some hazardous ingredients listed in Section 15 are below OSHAs and WHMIS鈥? 1.0% w/w (0.1% for carcinogens) 
or EU鈥檚 ingredient speci飥乧 concentrations required for reporting in Section 3. 
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                                        Section 16 Other Information 
Beckman Coulter Safety            Flammability (Section V): 0                                  Code 
                                  Health (Section XI): 1                                       0=none 
Rating 
                                  Reactivity with Water (Section X): 0                         1=slight 
                                  Contact (Section VIII): 1                                    2=caution 
                                                                                               3=severe 
Revision Changes                 Reformatted Sections 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, and 16 per ANSI Z400.1-2004 Standard. 
 For further information, please contact your local Beckman Coulter representative. 
 
WHILE BECKMAN COULTER, INC. BELIEVES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS VALID AND ACCURATE, BECKMAN COULTER MAKES NO 
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO ITS VALIDITY, ACCURACY, OR CURRENCY. BECKMAN COULTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR OTHERWISE 
RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY FOR USE OF EITHER THIS INFORMATION OR MATERIALS TO WHICH IT APPLIES. DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS 
MATERIALS MAY BE SUBJECT TO LOCAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS. 
                                                       Printed in U.S.A. 
 
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