MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HANKS BALANCED SALT SOLUTION (HBSS) 1X WITHOUT Ca & Mg
MSDS ID: 0121
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
NutriCyte Corporation
701 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
EMERGENCY NUMBER (SPILLS, EXPOSURES): 800-424-9300
NON-EMERGENCY INFORMATION: 866-919-CELL
Product Name: HANKS BALANCED SALT SOLUTION (HBSS) 1X
WITHOUT Ca & Mg
Stock Number: 02-0121
NOTE: If this product is a kit or is supplied with more than one material,
please refer to the MSDS for each component for hazard information.
Product Use:
These products are for laboratory research use only and are not intended for
human or animal diagnostics, therapeutic, or other clinical uses.
Synonyms:
Not available.
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The following list shows components of this product classified as hazardous
based on physical properties and health effects:
Component CAS No. Percent
No hazardous components
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
***************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW **************************
Occupational exposure presents little or no health hazard.
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Potential Health Effects:
Eye:
May cause irritation of the eye.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Inhalation:
No toxicity expected from inhalation.
Ingestion:
May cause nausea or vomiting.
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CONTINUED
Chronic:
No data on cancer.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye:
Flush with water in an eyewash for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids
open. Remove contact lenses, clean before re-use. Obtain medical attention
if symptoms develop (redness, itching, etc.).
Skin:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Obtain medical attention if symptoms
develop (redness, itching, etc.). Remove contaminated clothes, wash before
re-use.
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air. Obtain medical attention unless effects are mild
and temporary.
Ingestion:
Give plenty of water, if conscious. If vomiting occurs naturally, wash mouth
out. Be prepared to induce vomiting upon a physician's advice. Obtain medical
attention if symptoms develop.
Note To Physician:
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint Deg C:
Not available.
Upper Flammable Limit %:
Not available.
Lower Flammable Limit %:
Not available.
Autoignition Temperature Deg C:
Not available.
Extinguishing Media:
Use means appropriate for surrounding materials.
Firefighting Techniques/Equipment:
Standard turnout gear ("bunker gear"). Positive-pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Includes carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, dense smoke.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental releases may be subject to special reporting requirements and
other regulatory mandates. Refer to Section 8 for personal protection
equipment recommendations.
Spill Cleanup:
Absorb spill. Common absorbent materials should be effective. Deposit in
appropriate containers for removal and disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage of some materials is regulated by federal, state, and/or local laws.
Storage Pressure:
Ambient
Handling Procedures:
Keep closed or covered when not in use.
Storage Procedures:
Suitable for most general chemical storage areas.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits:
OSHA PEL AGCIH TWA
Component (ppm) (ppm)
No hazardous components
Engineering Controls:
Area ventilation is generally adequate.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye:
Safety glasses should be the minimum eye protection.
Skin:
Gloves should be used as minimum hand protection.
Respiratory:
No respiratory protection will be needed under normal industrial operating
conditions.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance/physical state: Liquid solution / suspension
Odor: No odor.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not established.
Octanol/water Partition Coeff: Not established.
Volatiles: Not established.
Evaporation Rate: Not established.
Viscosity: Not established.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to Avoid:
Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None known.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Not expected to occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity:
Dermal/Skin:
Not determined.
Inhalation/Respiratory:
Not determined.
Oral/Ingestion:
Not determined.
Target Organs: No data found.
Carcinogenicity:
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION CONTINUED
NTP:
Not tested.
IARC:
Not listed.
OSHA:
Not regulated.
Other Toxicological Information
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicological Information: No ecological information available.
Environmental Fate (Degradation, Transformation, and Persistence):
Bioconcentration is not expected to occur.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Regulatory Information:
Not applicable.
Disposal Method:
Clean up and dispose of waste in accordance with all federal, state, and
local environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name: Not Determined.
Hazard Class:
Subsidiary Hazards:
ID Number:
Packing Group:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES:
TSCA:
This product is solely for research and development purposes only and may not
be used, processed or distributed for a commercial purpose. It may only be
handled by technically qualified individuals.
Prop 65 Listed Chemicals: PROP 65 PERCENT
No Prop 65 Chemicals.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CONTINUED
No 313 Chemicals
CANADA:
DSL/NDSL:
Not determined.
COMPONENT WHMIS Classification
No hazardous components
EUROPEAN UNION:
PRODUCT RISK PHRASES:
None assigned.
PRODUCT SAFETY PHRASES:
Not applicable.
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION:
Not classified as hazardous
EINECS
Component Number
No hazardous components
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS Rating 0-4:
FIRE: Not determined.
HEALTH: Not determined.
REACTIVITY: Not determined.
Abbreviations
N/A - Data is not applicable or not available
SARA - Superfund and Reauthorization Act
HMIS - Hazard Material Information System
WHMIS - Workplace Hazard Materials Information System
NTP - National Toxicology Program
OSHA - Occupational Health and Safety Administration
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
PROP 65 - California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial
Chemical Substances
16. OTHER INFORMATION CONTINUED
The above information was acquired by diligent search and/or investigation
and the recommendations are based on prudent application of professional
judgment. The information shall not be taken as being all inclusive and is to
be used only as a guide. All materials and mixtures may present unknown
hazards and should be used with caution. Since NutriCyte Corporation cannot
control the actual methods, volumes, or conditions of use, the Company shall
not be held liable for any damages or losses resulting from the handling or
from contact with the product as described herein. THE INFORMATION IN THIS
MSDS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.