CFBRD - L-ASPARAGINASE

Product Identification

Product ID:L-ASPARAGINASE
MSDS Date:06/01/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F042777
MSDS Number: CFBRD

Responsible Party
WORTHINGTON BIOCHEMICAL CORP
HALLS MILL RD
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 908-462-3838

Info Phone: 908-462-3838

Cage: GO448

Contractor
WORTHINGTON BIOCHEMICAL CORP
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-5000 US

Telephone: 908-462-3838

Cage: GO448

Ingredients

L-ASPARAGINASE

CAS: 9015-68-3

RTECS: CI9000000

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE SKIN, EYE/RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION UPON CONTACT. ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN CERTAIN SENSITIVE
INDIVIDUALS MAY DEVELOP.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGIES, ASTHMA.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES/SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY
W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID PHYSICAL CONTACT & DUST DURING REMOVAL.
USE NORMAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES & WASH THOROUGHLY W/WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:NONE

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AS REQUIRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): VENT FAN.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: POWDERS-APPRECIABLE. LIQUIDS-MISCIBLE.

Chemical Properties

Solubility in Water:(SEE SUPP)
Appearance and Odor:POWDERS- WHITE TO TAN. LIQUIDS-WHITE TO BROWN. BOTH
HAVE TYPICAL ENZYME ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH IN SEWERAGE SYSTEM W/WATER IAW/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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