Papain 30000 USP-U/mg stabilized with Sodium Disulfite

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. (Fine powder) Odor : Characteristic. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Moderately irritating to the respiratory system. May cause sensitization by inhalation. Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated exposure of exposure the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11)