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General Information
Revision date
2009-06-17
Product name
Enzyme Pellet for Rapid Enzyme Indicators (REI)
CAS No.
9004-34-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Part of a chemical indicator system for sterilization SECTION 2: INGREDIENTS Ingredient
Manufacturer Name
3M
Emergency telephone
1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours
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Company Information
company name
3M
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Specific Physical Form: Pellets Odor, Color, Grade: White tablet with no odor. General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards:
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: Contact with the eyes during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation. Skin Contact: Contact with the skin during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation. Inhalation: No health effects are expected. Ingestion: No health effects are expected. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES 4.1 FIRST AID PROCEDURES The following first aid recommendations are based on an assumption that appropriate personal and industrial hygiene practices are followed. Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water. If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention. Inhalation: No need for first aid is anticipated. If Swallowed: No need for first aid is anticipated. SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES Autoignition temperature No Data Available Flash Point Not Applicable Flammable Limits - LEL Not Applicable Flammable Limits - UEL Not Applicable 5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Ordinary combustible material. Use fire extinguishers with class A extinguishing agents (e.g., water, foam). 5.3 PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective equipment (Bunker Gear) and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable. Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition information. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Accidental Release Measures: Sweep up. Collect as much of the spilled material as possible. Clean up residue with detergent and water. Collect the resulting residue containing solution. Place in a closed container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities. Dispose of collected material as soon as possible. In the event of a release of this material, the user should determine if the release qualifies as reportable according to local, state, and federal regulations. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 HANDLING Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Do not ingest. For industrial or professional use only.
Storage
Store away from heat. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a dry place. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS Not applicable. 8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection Avoid eye contact. 8.2.2 Skin Protection Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Gloves not normally required. 8.2.3 Respiratory Protection Under normal use conditions, airborne exposures are not expected to be significant enough to require respiratory protection. 8.2.4 Prevention of Swallowing Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water. 8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information Cellulose ACGIH TWA 10 mg/m3 Cellulose OSHA TWA, respirable 5 mg/m3 Table Z-1 Cellulose OSHA TWA, as total dust 15 mg/m3 Table Z-1 N-Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer CMRG TWA, as respirable 5 mg/m3 dust N-Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer CMRG TWA, as total dust 10 mg/m3 POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS AIHA TWA, as aerosol 10 mg/m3 SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA: ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists CMRG: Chemical Manufacturer Recommended Guideline OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration AIHA: American Industrial Hygiene Association Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL)