Prod. No's. 18021, 18026 Poly-L-Lysine
Issue Date (10-09-97)
Review Date (12-20-02)
Section 1: Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Poly-L-Lysine Solution
Synonym: P8920
Company Name
Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)
International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)
Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.
Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Description: Information regarding the specific chemical identity of this material is being withheld as a trade secret of the manufacturer.
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Principle Hazardous Component(s)
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% |
OSHA mg/m3 |
ACGIH |
NTP |
IARC |
OSHA |
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(Not given) |
ND |
ND |
ND |
ND |
ND |
ND |
Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview
Appearance: Clear liquid.
Immediate effects: Caution, substance not fully tested. Harmful.
Potential health effects
Primary Routes of entry: Skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion.
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: NIF
Inhalation: May cause irritation to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract system.
Chronic Exposure: Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Exposure may affect cell growth rate and morphology.
Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: None
See Toxicological Information (Section11)
Potential environmental effects
See Ecological Information (Section 12)
Section 4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected
Eye(s) Contact: Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
Note to physician
Treatment: ND
Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: ND
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: NA
Flammable Limits: NA
Auto-ignition point: NA
Fire Extinguishing Media: Noncombustible. Use extinguishing media appropriate
to surrounding fire conditions.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Noncombustible.
Hazardous combustion products: NIF
DOT Class: ND
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Wear respirator, chemical
safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Absorb on sand or
vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Ventilate area and
spill site after material pickup is complete.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local
Regulations.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Keep tightly closed.
Store in a cool dry place.
Storage temperature: Cool, dry place.
Storage Pressure: NIF
Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Ventilation required: Mechanical exhaust required.
Personal Protection Equipment
Respiratory protection: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator
Protective gloves: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Skin protection: ND
Eye protection: Chemical safety goggles.
Additional clothing and/or equipment: Safety shower and eye bath.
Exposure Guidelines
See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Liquid
Odor (threshold): ND
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): ND
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): ND
Vapor Density (air=1): ND
Percent Volatile by volume: ND
Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=1): ND
Boiling Point: ND
Freezing point / melting point: ND
pH: ND
Solubility in Water: ND
Molecular Weight: ND
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: ND
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Results of component toxicity test performed: ND
Human experience: ND
This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: ND
Chemical Fate Information: ND
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: ND
Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.
Section 14: Transportation Information
Not regulated.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
United States Federal Regulations
MSDS complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.
SARA: NIF
SARA Title III: NIF
RCRA: NIF
TSCA: NIF
CERCLA: NIF
State Regulations
California Proposition 65: NIF
International Regulations
Canada WHMIS: NIF
Europe EINECS Numbers: NIF
Section 16: Other Information
Label Information: NIF
European Risk and Safety Phrases: Caution, substance not fully tested. Harmful.
European symbols needed: NIF
Canadian WHMIS Symbols: NIF
Hazard Rating: Health: ND; Fire: ND; Reactivity: ND
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)
Abbreviations used in this document
NE= Not established
NA= Not applicable
NIF= No Information Found
ND= No Data
Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information
furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and
completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in
good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a
supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility
to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety
and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with
these materials.
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