SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- P8920 POLY-L-LYSINE SOLUTION -- 6550-00F054221
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:P8920 POLY-L-LYSINE SOLUTION MSDS Date:05/19/1997 FSC:6550 NIIN:00F054221 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:SAINT LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178-5000 Country:US Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010 CAGE:21076 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Phone:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:POLY-L-LYSINE SOLUTION ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INGESTED, INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EXPOSURE MAY AFFECT CELL GROWTH RATE & MORPHOLOGY. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSC IOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. AVOID INHALATION. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Appearance and Odor:LIQUID ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER, IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL 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.