General Information
Revision date
2020-03-26
Product name
Pepsin A
CAS No.
9001-75-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 within US and Canada (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Combustible dust Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1.Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 100 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
