Product ID:L2266, LECTIN FROM ABRUS PRECATORIUS (SUP DAT)
MSDS Date:04/05/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N065867
MSDS Number: BZMJY

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 800-325-3010

Cage: 0DK69

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 0DK69

ABRIN; (AGGLUTININ)

CAS: 1393-62-0

RTECS: AA5250000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THRU SKIN. MAY BE FATAL IF ANY OF THIS MATL
(EVEN MIN QTY OF MIST/PARTICLES) IS INHALED, SWALLOWED/ENTERS
BLOODSTREAM. TOX EFTS INCL GASTROENTERITIS, HEMORRHAGES, INFLAMM,
NECROSIS OF LIVER & KIDNEY, AGGLUTINATION & HEMOLYSIS OF RED BLOOD
CELLS & (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CONVULSIONS. TARGET ORGAN DATA:
BEHAVIORAL (MUSCLE WEAKNESS), GASTROINTESTINAL (HYPERMOTILITY,
DIARRHEA, PERITONITIS), EFFECTS ON EMBRYO OR FETUS (FETOTOXICITY,
FETAL DEATH), SPECIFIC DEVELO PMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (OTHER
DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IN CASE OF EXPOS, OBTAIN MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST: WASH OUT
MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERS IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. SKIN: FLUSH
W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG &
SHOES. CALL MD. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BRTHG BECOMES
DFCLT, CALL MD. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MIN. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. CALL MD.

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA,
RUB BOOTS & HEAVY RUB GLOVES. WIPE AREA W/10% CAUSTIC SOLN FOLLOWED
BY THORO HOT WATER RINSE. SOLNS CAN BE DEACTIVATED BY MAKING THEM
ALKALINE & HEATING TO BOILING. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE (SUP
DAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE IN REGULATED AREA IN CLSD SYS.
DO NOT RELEASE INTO ATM. VERY TOX BY INHAL, IN CONT W/SKIN & IF
SWALLOWED.
Other Precautions:IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE (SHOW LABEL WHERE
POSS). DO NOT BREATHE VAP. READ ENCLSD MSDS BEFORE OPENING. PERS
SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR COMPLETE DISP CLTHG, INCL SHOE COVERS,
GLOVES & MASK W /INDEPENDENT AIR SUPPLY. (SUP DAT)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA SHOULD BE WORN.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EMERGENCY
EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME/PART #: AGGLUTININ BIOTIN LABELED. SPILL PROC: AFTER MATL
PICK UP IS COMPLETE. OTHER PREC: INGEST, INHAL, SKIN
ABSORPTION/INJECTION IF EVEN SML AMT MAY BE FATAL. THIS CMPD SHOULD
BE HANDLED ONLY IN CLSD SYS. ALL OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT
IN GLOVE BAG/SIMILAR ENCLOSURE TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL CONTACT.

Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS SOLUTION

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.