Bar-Vac 7

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Regulatory Status Emergency Overview Physical State: Deactivated bacterin/toxoids in liquid saline solution, packaged in 50mL bottle. Color: Brown opaque Odor: No data available DANGER! Contains a component that may cause cancer. Allergic reactions can occur. In vaccines, chronic exposure potential is not expected. For use in cattle and sheep only. Not for human use.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container according to applicable federal and local regulations. Additional statements: Keep only in original container. Keep at a temperature between 2 - 7°C. Do not freeze. Accidental human injection can cause serious local reactions or anaphylactic reaction and systemic effects. 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. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. 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. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink, and animal feedstuffs.

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. 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) Contains formaldehyde and phenol. Formaldehyde has a carcinogenic potential and is a known skin and respiratory sensitizer. Phenol has been shown to be mutagenic or fetotoxic in animals. In vaccines, the chronic exposure potential is negligible. Target Organ(s): Skin OSHA Regulatory Status: Hazardous (Exempt)

Environmental hazards

No data available