1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION
Cat. No: BZ 160
Molecular Research Center, Inc.
5645 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
1-888-841-0900
Product Name: Bactozol Enzyme Solution (Enzymatic bacterial lysing solution and
dilution buffer).
Chemical Formula: A formulation.
Molecular Weight: A formulation.
NFPA RATINGS: (scale=0-4) Health=2 Fire=0 Reactivity=0
HMIS RATINGS: (scale=0-4) Health=2 Fire=0 Reactivity=0 PPE=C
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NUMBER: Only in the event
of an emergency involving a spill, leak, fire exposure or accident. USA: 1-800-424-9300; International:
1-703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No Percent
Bactozol Enzyme Solution N/A Proprietary formulation
3. HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Irritant. Irritating to skin, eyes, mucus
membranes and upper respiratory tract. Avoid contact, ingestion and inhalation.
ACUTE EFFECTS
EYE EXPOSURE: May
cause reddening and irritation of the eye.
SKIN EXPOSURE: May cause irritation or reddening.
INHALATION: May cause irritation of the throat, coughing and respiratory tract
irritation.
INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID
FIRST AID FOR EYES: Check for and remove contact lenses. Flush with water in an eyewash for at least
15 minutes, holding eyelids open. Do
not use eye ointment. Obtain medical attention
if discomfort or medical symptoms persist.
FIRST AID FOR SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush area with water for 10-15 min. Decontaminate body surface with running
water and nonabrasive soap. Obtain
medical attention if discomfort or symptoms persist.
FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress and start
artificial respiration, if needed.
Obtain medical attention if discomfort or symptoms persist.
FIRST AID FOR INGESTION: Remove dentures, if any. Have conscious person drink several glasses
of water or milk. Induce vomiting by
sticking finger in throat. Lower head
so vomit will not reenter the mouth or throat.
Never give an unconscious person anything to ingest. Obtain medical
attention.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flammable Properties: Flash Point and Ignition Temperature are not
available.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use
water spray, CO2, dry chemical powder, alcohol or polymer foam.
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear positive pressure, self-contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Prevent contact with skin and
eyes. May emit toxic fumes under fire
conditions.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SPILL
CONDITIONS: Use gloves or other impermeable clothing to
avoid skin contact. Use chemical
goggles, face shield, or other appropriate eye protection.
SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE: Wear personal protective equipment as
required. Absorb liquid with polypads
or other appropriate material. Wash
spill site after material pickup is complete.
Place spill residue in sealed bag and hold for waste disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
IRRITANT: Keep container tightly closed
and refrigerate or freeze enzyme solution for long-term storage. Avoid repetitive freeze-thaw cycles and
contact with acids. Avoid skin contact
and inhalation. Wear eye protection and
gloves when handling. Keep container tightly sealed to minimize
evaporation. Avoid eating and smoking
in work areas.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL
PROTECTION
GENERAL PROTECTION AND PRECAUTIONS: Ensure availability of eye wash station
before using.
ROUTINE OPERATIONS: For
routine use, latex gloves, chemical safety goggles, and lab coat are considered
the minimum body protection. Avoid
generation of aerosols. Wash hands
before breaks and at the end of the workday.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and odor: Clear, viscous liquid with no odor.
Specific gravity: >1
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under normal temperature and pressure.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: Strong oxidizing agents and strong
bases. Avoid heat and flames.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS: Carbon, nitrogen
and sulfur oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or
skin absorption. Causes eye and skin irritation. Material is an irritant to mucous membranes and upper respiratory
tract. Only selected data is presented
here. To the best of our knowledge, all
the properties of this formulation have not been investigated thoroughly.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL BY INCINERATION: Keep in sealed containers between use and
final disposal. May be incinerated in a hazardous waste incinerator equipped
with afterburner and scrubber. Waste
disposal activities are subject to federal, state and local laws and
regulations.
DISPOSAL IN WASTE WATER: Low concentrations are expected to degrade
in biological wastewater treatment facilities.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: This material is not a hazardous material as defined by 49CFR 172.101
by the U.S. DOT.
IATA: Non-hazardous for air transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazards: Irritant
16. OTHER INFORMATION Reviewed by BW, MJ
Created
date 11/01/99
Revision
date 1/01/09
This information is believed to be accurate
and represents the information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty expressed or
implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting
from its use. Users should make their
own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their
particular purposes.
Abbreviations:
N/A Not
Applicable