Product ID:C2010 CONCANAVALIN A TYPE IV
MSDS Date:05/19/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F054151
MSDS Number: CFGPQ

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CONCANAVALIN A

CAS: 11028-71-0

RTECS: GK6890000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL SOLID. HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. POSSIBLE
TERATOGEN. PRODUCT IS A SENSITIZER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION & ALLERGIC REACTION.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEEDED. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, WASH MOUTH OUT W/WATER. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTI ON IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR A SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS &
HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE
DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER
MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFRIGERATE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID
PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR AN APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER &
EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & CO2.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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