NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
PEPSIN
1:3000
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Pepsin 1:3,000
CAS#:
9001-75-6
Synonym:
Pepsin 1:3,000, powder
Chemical
Name: Pepsin
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Pepsin
9001-75-6
100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Pepsin
LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section
3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer). Slightly hazardous in
case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, .
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic
cells. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not
available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical
condition.
Section
4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:Check
for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get
medical attention.
Skin
Contact:In case of
contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin
with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be
used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact: Not
available.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call
a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be
combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
available.
Flash
Points: Not available.
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Slightly
flammable to flammable in presence of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures Small Spill:
Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
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.
Section
7: Handling and Storage Precautions:
Keep
locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty
containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all
equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective
clothing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when
possible.
Storage:
Keep container tightly
closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 5°C
(41°F).
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls:
Use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Safety
glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(Powdered solid.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: Not available.
Color:
White to yellowish.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: Decomposes.
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: Not available.
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold
water.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Not
available.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals: LD50: Not
available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans: MUTAGENIC
EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous
in case of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer). 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: May
affect genetic material.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
May
cause skin irritation. Eyes: Dust may cause eye irritation. Inhalation: Dust may
cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract
irritation. The toxicologial properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL
(EEC): R36/37/38-
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R42- May cause sensitization by
inhalation. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S22- Do not breathe dust.
S24- Avoid contact with skin. S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37- Wear suitable
protective clothing and gloves.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 1
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
1
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Safety glasses.
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