Meyer's albumin, reagent

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MAYER’S ALBUMIN, Reagent

Catalogue number: 8563, 8951 / 2011.01.07

1.  Hazardous ingredients

Material or mixtures : Albumin from fresh eggs 50%

Glycerol (cas # 56-81-5) 50%

Oral (LD50) : 25200 mg/Kg (rat)

Preservative: Thymol 0,01% (cas # 89-83-8)

Oral (LD50) : 980 mg/Kg (rat)

Toxicity : not available

 

2. Physical data

Boiling point : not available

Vapor pressure : not available

Vapor density : not available

Appearance : liquid, slightly opalescent and yellowish

 

 

 

 

3. Fire and explosion hazard data

Flash point : not available

Ignition temperature : not available

Risk : flammable

Extinguishing media : water spray, dry chemicals, CO₂

Special fire fighting procedures : wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes

 

4. Health hazard data and protection information

Effects of overexposure : not available

Carcinogenicity : not available

Skin contact: irritation. Wear rubber gloves and apron. Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with plenty running lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician

Eyes contact: irritation. Wear safety goggles.  Wash thoroughly with plenty running water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-affected eye. Call a physician

Inhalation: wear appropriate respirator and mechanical ventilation. Remove to fresh air. Call physician.

Ingestion : rinse mouth with plenty of water. Call a physician

 

5. Reactivity data

Stability : stable

Incompatible materials : Keep bases and strong oxidising agents away

Hazardous decomposition products : Cox, CO₂

Hazardous polymerisation : not applicable

 

6. Spill, leak  and precautions procedures

Preventives measures: Wipe up with a damp sponge and rinse with plenty of water. Use appropriate respirator.

Waste disposal method: Do not rinse down drain. Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in a closed containers for disposal. Follow all local environmental disposal regulations.

 

7. Special protection information

Handling and storing:  follow standard control. Keep at 4-8  ̊C. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from heat and ignition sources.

 

The above information is correct but do not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used as a guide. QUÉBACT shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or contact with the above product.