General Information
Revision date
2021-01-11
Product name
Frozen live virus
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Refer to the relevant virus data entry on the Culture Collections website
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Culture Collections
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Chemical Hazards: None. Biological hazards: All live virus cultures provided by NCPV must be regarded as potentially pathogenic to humans and should be handled by, or under the supervision of, competent personnel who have received appropriate training in safe working practices in microbiology.
Potential health effects
Eyes: Potentially infectious. Skin: Potentially infectious. Ingestion: Potentially infectious. Inhalation: Potentially infectious.
Physical hazards
It is recommended that persons handling this material should wear a laboratory coat or gown, protective gloves and eye protection (safety glasses). The shipping container contains dry ice which can cause severe cold burns and is an asphyxiant in high concentrations.
