General Information
Revision date
1997-09-30
Product name
Heparin Sodium
Product Synonyms
Heparin Sodium Salt; Heparin Lock-Flush; Sodium Heparinate
CAS No.
9041-08-1
Emergency telephone
201-796-7100
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white to off-white solid or liquid. Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling. Target Organs: No data found.
Potential health effects
Eye: Contact may cause transient eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Substance is an anticoagulant. Exposure by injection may cause hemorrhage at multiple sites, respiratory and kidney abnormalities, anemia, and cardiovascular collapse. May cause erythema (redness) and edema (fluid buildup) with crusting and scaling. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Chronic: No information found.
