Sigma - S4521
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SIGMA-ALDRICH
Material Safety Data Sheet
Version 3.0
Revision Date 07/15/2007
Print Date 03/10/2008
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
: Saponin from Quillaja bark
Product Number
: S4521
Brand
: Sigma
Company
: Sigma-Aldrich Canada, Ltd
2149 Winston Park Drive
OAKVILLE ON L6H 6J8
CANADA
Telephone
: +1 9058299500
Fax
: +1 9058299292
Emergency Phone #
: 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
Concentration [%]
Saponin
8047-15-2
232-462-6
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WHMIS Classification
D2B
Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects
Irritant
HMIS Classification
Health Hazard: 2
Flammability: 0
Physical hazards: 0
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes
May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
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If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties
Flash point
no data available
Ignition temperature
no data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighter