MSDS Name: Pepsin
Catalog Numbers:
S71975, S76874, P53 100, P53
500, P53-100, P53-500, P53100, P53500,
S80116-1, S801161
Synonyms:
Pepsin
A; Lactated Pepsin; Pepsin
Fortior; Lactated Pepsin Elixir;
Pepsin
3
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS#
|
Chemical Name |
% | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 9001-75-6 |Pepsin
A
| 100 | 232-629-3 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38 42
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white to yellow white.
Warning! May cause allergic respiratory reaction.
May cause allergic
skin reaction. Sensitizer. May cause eye and skin
irritation.
Ingestion may result in an allergic reaction.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause allergic reaction characterized by a rash.
Inhalation:
May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the
respiratory tract. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No
information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and
**** 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. Can burn in a fire, releasing toxic vapors.
Extinguishing Media:
In
case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:Not
applicable.
Flash Point:
Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower:Not
available.
Explosion Limits, upper:Not
available.
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
**** 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.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Do
not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use
with adequate ventilation. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
levels. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations
low.
Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH | NIOSH
|OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Pepsin A
|none listed |none listed
|none listed |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Pepsin
A:
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:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use. Follow the OSHA
respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or
European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or
European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when
necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance:
white to yellow white
Odor:
none reported
pH:
4.6
Vapor Pressure:
Negligible
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Evaporation Rate:
Negligible.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling Point:
Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:
Decomposes.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water:
Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not
available.
Molecular Formula:
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:
0
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials:
Strong oxidizers, alcohols, tannins, heavy metal salts.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Not
available.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 9001-75-6: SC6132000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Pepsin
A -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No
data available.
Teratogenicity:
No
data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No
data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No
data available.
Mutagenicity:
No
data available.
Other Studies:
No
data available.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** 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: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No
information available
Canadian TDG
No
information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 9001-75-6 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.
SARA
Section 302
(RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302
(TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 9001-75-6: acute.
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
Pepsin
A is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or
NJ.
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: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 42 May cause sensitization by inhalation.
Safety Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 9001-75-6: 0
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
This product has a WHMIS classification of Not controlled..
CAS# 9001-75-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000
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 way shall the company 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 the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.