Product ID:PROTEINASE K, 745723
MSDS Date:12/09/1997
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N092511
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJSWF

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000

Info Phone: 317-845-2000

Preparer: MICHAEL A. FAZIO

Cage: 32239

Telephone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

BACILLUS SUBTILIS BPN; (PROTEOLYTIC ENZYME)

CAS: 1395-21-7

RTECS: CO9450000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: 0.00006 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS
PRODUCT HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED. A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE
POPULATION WILL EXHIBIT ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO THE ENZYME. SYMPTOMS
OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE: FATIGUE, WE IGHT LOSS, COUGHING, AND
SHORTNESS OF BREATH. THE ACGIH CEILING EXPOSURE LIMIT IS LISTED IN
INGREDIENTS SECTION, IN MG/M3.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT APPLICABLE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH CONTAMINATED EYES WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF THE EYES REMAIN
IRRITATED. SKIN: FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, AS CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IS
REMOVED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF AREA REMAINS IRRITATED. DO NOT
WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING UNTIL AFTER IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY
CLEANED. INGESTION: KEEP VIC TIM WARM AND CALM. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT. SHOULD BREATHING STOP, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.

Flash Point:>200.C, 392.F
Extinguishing Media:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS KNOWN OF THE FLASH
POINTS OR EXPLOSION LIMITS. USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . IF POSSIBLE, HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE
SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE THE AREA. INITIATE CLEANING UP THE
SPILL USING THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AS NOTED IN THE 'CONTROL
MEASURES' SECTION. IF THE PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP. IF THE MATERIAL
IS IN SOLUTION, USE AN A BSORBENT MATERIAL TO PICK UP THE SPILLED
SOLUTION. ONCE THE ABSORBENT IS SPENT, PLACE ALL CONTAMINATED
DISPOSABLES INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL, LABEL, AND HOLD FOR
DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
INFORMATION.
Other Precautions:NOT APPLICABLE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER . A LAB COAT SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
REAGENTS. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THIS
PRODUCT, WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND
WATER. (SUP DAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
HYGIENE PRACTICES: WORK PRACTICES: GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE
USED WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT MOUTH PIPETTE! OBSERVE
APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL HYGIENE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.

Solubility in Water:SHOULD BE FAIRLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LYOPHILIZATE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT, FLAME, AND PRESSURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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