Material Safety Data Sheet

Bovine Serum Albumin

ACC# 92394

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Bovine Serum Albumin
Catalog Numbers: BP675-1, BP675-5
Synonyms:
None known.
Company Identification:

              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call:
201-796-7100
Emergency Number:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call:
800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call:
703-527-3887

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

 

CAS#

Chemical Name

Percent

EINECS/ELINCS

9048-46-8

Bovine Serum Albumin

99+

232-936-2

26628-22-8

Sodium Azide

0.1

247-852-1

 

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

 

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: light green solid.
Warning! Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Bovine Serum Albumin contains beta-lactoglobulin and alpha-lactalbumin, proteins in milk. This is a major cause for allerigic reaction in humans. Subsequently, those with true milk allergies to milk protein should not ingest these milk proteins and should caution their use in any form.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Not available. Sodium Azide at high concentrations causes: severe headaches, dizziness, faintness, low blood pressure, unconsciousness followed by

Section 4 - First Aid Measures



Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures



General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Combustion generates toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures



General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage



Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection



Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name

ACGIH

NIOSH

OSHA - Final PELs

Bovine Serum Albumin

none listed

none listed

none listed

Sodium Azide

0.29 mg/m3 Ceiling (as NaN3); 0.11 ppm Ceiling (vapor, as hydrazoic acid)

none listed

none listed


OSHA Vacated PELs: Bovine Serum Albumin: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Sodium Azide: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties



Physical State: Solid
Appearance: light green
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:Mixture
Molecular Weight:Not available.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity



Chemical Stability: Stable. However, may decompose if heated.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information



RTECS#:      
CAS# 9048-46-8: MT6446000      
CAS# 26628-22-8: VY8050000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

CAS# 26628-22-8:
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 32400 ug/m3;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 37 mg/m3;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 27 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 27 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 20 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = 50 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 9048-46-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 26628-22-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information


No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations


Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: CAS# 26628-22-8: waste number P105.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

 

 

US DOT

Canada TDG

Shipping Name:

Not regulated as a hazardous material

No information available.

Hazard Class:

 

 

UN Number:

 

 

Packing Group:

 

 

 

Section 15 - Regulatory Information


US FEDERAL


TSCA
     CAS# 9048-46-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 26628-22-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 26628-22-8: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     CAS# 26628-22-8: 500 lb TPQ (This material is a reactive solid. The TP      Q does not default to 10000 pounds for non-powder, non-molten, non-so      lvent form)
SARA Codes
     CAS # 26628-22-8: immediate, delayed, reactive.
Section 313
     Sodium Azide is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable under Section 313.      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 9048-46-8 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 26628-22-8 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.


European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
      Not available.
Risk Phrases:


Safety Phrases:

     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

     CAS# 9048-46-8: 0
     CAS# 26628-22-8: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 9048-46-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 26628-22-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 26628-22-8 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information


MSDS Creation Date: 6/11/2002
Revision #3 Date: 6/29/2007

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages.