Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Heparin Sodium Catalog Numbers: BP2425, BP252410, BP2524100, BP2524250, BP252450, H19 Synonyms: Heparin Sodium Salt; Heparin Lock-Flush; Sodium Heparinate. Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 9041-08-1 |Heparin Sodium Salt | ca. 100% | unlisted | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Not available. Potential Health Effects Eye: Contact may cause transient eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Substance is an anticoagulant. Exposure by injection may cause hemorrhage at multiple sites, respiratory and kidney abnormalities, anemia, and cardiovascular collapse. May cause erythema, and edema with crusting and scaling. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Chronic: No information found. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: Antidote: The use of Protamine sulfate as a chelating agent should be made by qualified medical personnel. **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as saw dust. Provide ventilation. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Keep from freezing. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Solid or liquid Appearance: white to off-white Odor: odorless pH: 5.0-7.5 (1% sol.) Vapor Pressure: Negligible. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate: Negligible. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point: Not available. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: 5% soluble in water. Specific Gravity/Density: Not available. Molecular Formula: Mixture Molecular Weight: 0 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 9041-08-1: MI0850000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 9041-08-1: Oral, mouse: LD50 = >5 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = >779000 iu/kg. Carcinogenicity: Heparin Sodium Salt - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No information available. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT No information available Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 9041-08-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Heparin Sodium Salt is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. S 37 Wear suitable gloves. S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 9041-08-1: No information available. United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits Canada CAS# 9041-08-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 9041-08-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #4 Date: 8/02/2000 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express 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. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------