VETERINARY BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal, Injection, Inhalation, Ingestion ACUTE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: Employee exposure to hazardous components when handled and administered according to the product insert is expected to be minimal. However, sufficient exposure to formaldehyde in large quantities as may be encountered during a large spill or other unforeseeable event, may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract, eyes and skin. Respiratory tract infection may include burning of the nose throat and coughing. In severe situations pneumonitis, pulmonary edema and even death may occur. Accidental human injection of inactivated oil emulsion vaccines, those containing adjuvants, diluents and stabilizers may cause serious localized reactions and direct tissue injury. Symptoms of exposure may include significant swelling and pain at the area of injection. Other concerns may involve bacterial infection from needles used in multiple animal vaccinations.

Potential chronic health

OF EXPOSURE No chronic health effects associated with the listed products are known, however repeated exposure to formaldehyde, a component of these products, has been known to cause respiratory impairment and has the potential to cause cancer in humans. CARCENOGINIC EFFECTS: Formaldehyde is considered to be a possible and reasonably anticipated human carcinogen by NTP and IARC, formaldehyde is regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.