Product ID:PEPSIN, PORCINE STOMACH MUCOSA, 516360
MSDS Date:05/04/1999
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N092958
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJWQL

Emergency Phone: 202-783-7616

Info Phone: 619-450-5558; 800-854-3417

Cage: 29089

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PEPSIN

CAS: 9001-75-6

RTECS: SC6132000

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 HARMFUL BY INGESTION,
INHALATION OR ABSORPTION THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO THE EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXPOSURE TO MATERIAL MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

First Aid:SKIN CONT: WASH IMMED W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LST
15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMD CLOTHING AND SHOES AND WASH BEFORE WEARING.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN. EYE CONT: FLUSH IMMED W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR AT LST 15 MINS. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BYSEPARATING EYELIDS
W/FINGERS. CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND
MONITOR BREATHING. IF BREATHNG BECOMES DFCLT, GIVE OXYG & CONSULT
PHYS. IF BREATH ING STOPS, GIVE ARTF RESP AND CONSULT PHYS. INGEST:
WASH MOUTH OUT WITH WATER AND CONSULT LOCAL POISON CENTER AND
PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN
AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UPON THERMAL DECOMPOSITION, IT MAY EMIT
TOXIC GASES.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPRVD RESPIRATOR,
CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS, AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES.
SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER. AVOID RAISING DUST.
HOLD FOR APPROPRIATE DISPOS AL. WASH SPILL SITE AND VENTILATE AREA
AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN
A -20C FREEZER. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. MATERIAL IS AN IRRITANT. MAY
CAUSE SENSITIZATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH MATERIAL. AVOID PROLONGED
OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
Other Precautions:LAB SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY SHOWER AND AN EYE
WASH STATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:HANDLE IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: MOLECULAR FORMULA: 35,000.

Solubility in Water:N/K-SOLUBLE IN 10MM HCL
Appearance and Odor:LYOPHILIZED SOLID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH ALCOHOL, ALKALIS, TANNIS, AND SALTS OF HEAVY METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL HANDLING PROCEDURES.
AVOID CONTACT WITH ALCOHOL, ALKALIS, TANNINS, AND SALTS OF HEAVY
METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UPON THERMAL DECOMPOSITION, MAY EMIT
TOXIC GASES INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:COUNTRY, FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
ARE VARIED AND CHANGE FREQUENTLY. FOR THIS REASON, THE MANUFACTURER
RECOMMENDS THAT YOU CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SERVICES FOR INFORMATION ON THE DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT OR
ARRANGE FOR DISPOSAL BY LICENSED DISPOSAL COMPANY.

Toxicological Information:RTECS NUMBER: SC6132000. GENETIC DATA AND
REFERENCES: FBR; HAM; DOSE: 1000 PPM DNA DAMAGE 1970. COLLECTON OF
PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON FUNDAMENTAL CANCER
RESEARCH. 23,346. REFER TO R EGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCES (RTECS) FOR DEFINITION OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE
ABOVE TEXT AND FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THIS REPORT CONTAINS
ONLY SELECTED INFORMATION FROM THE R TECS.

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.

Ecological:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:UN NUMBER: N/A. PROPER SHIPPING NAME: N/A. IATA
CLASS: N/A. IATA PACKING GROUP: N/A.

Federal Regulatory Information:RISK PHRASES: R36/37/38: IRRITATING TO
EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN. R42/43: MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION
BY INHALATION OR SKIN CONTACT. SAFETY PHRASES: S22: DO NOT BREATHE
DUST. S24/25: AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. S26: IN CASE OF
CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE. S36/37/39: WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
GLOVES AND EYE/FACE PROTECTION. S4 5: IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU
FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY.