Alpha - 7/MBTM - 1

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Regulatory Status Emergency Overview Physical State: Chemically inactivated organism cultures in liquid media packaged in 20 mL and 100 mL polyethylene containers. Color: White Odor: Slight WARNING! For use in animals only. Not for human use. Allergic reactions can occur.

Precautionary statements

Accidental human injection can cause serious local reactions or anaphylactic reaction and systemic effects. Keep only in original container. Keep at a temperature between 2 – 7° C. Do not freeze. Fire-fighting: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder and water fog or material appropriate for surrounding fire. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Spills: Cover with absorbent or contain. Collect and incinerate. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink, and animal feedstuffs. Description: Recommended for the vaccination of healthy, susceptible cattle, two months of age or older, as an aid in the reduction of diseases caused by Clostridial organisms, and for the prevention and control of pinkeye in healthy cattle caused by Moraxella Bovis. Shake well before using. Using aseptic technique, inoculate cattle, 2 months of age or older, subcutaneously with a 2 mL dose. Calves vaccinated under 3 months of age should be revaccinated at weaning or at 4-6 months of age. A 2 ml booster dose is recommended annually. Acute effect: Rarely, severe allergic reactions may occur that require immediate veterinary care. Antidote: Epinephrine. Precautions/Contraindications: Do not vaccinate within 60 days before slaughter. Use entire contents when first opened. Overdosage: None known. ADVERSE REACTIONS TO PRODUCT: Anaphylactoid reactions may occur but are rare.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Not expected to be an inhalation hazard with prescribed use. Eye Contact: Not expected to be a hazard to the eye with prescribed use. Exposure to liquid in eye may cause mild transient eye irritation. Skin Contact: Not expected to be a hazard to the skin with prescribed use. Can cause hypersensitive reactions. May cause skin sensitization by contact. Ingestion: Not expected to be an ingestion hazard with prescribed use. Ingestion may cause nausea and systemic effects. Injection: Swelling at injection site may occur.

Potential chronic health

Possible hypersensitization (development of abnormal sensitivity) Target Organ(s): Gastrointestinal System, Skin Potential Physical Effects: Can cause skin sensitization. OSHA Regulatory Status: Nonhazardous

Environmental hazards

No data available