Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Printed: 02/23/2009
Date Updated: 02/23/2009
Version 1.50
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name
CATHEPSIN B FROM BOVINE SPLEEN
Product Number
22131
Brand
Sigma
Company
Sigma-Aldrich
Address
3050 Spruce Street
City, State, Zip, Country
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103 US
Technical Phone:
800-325-5832
Emergency Phone:
314-776-6555
Fax:
800-325-5052
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name
CAS #
SARA 313
EC no
Annex I Index
Number
CATHEPSIN B FROM BOVINE SPLEEN
9047-22-7
No
Formula
Chemical Family
Human source material.
Synonyms
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Biohazard.
Handle as if capable of transmitting infectious agents.
HMIS Rating
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Special Hazard(s) : Human Source
NFPA Rating
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Special Hazard(s) : Human Source
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Oral Exposure
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation Exposure
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Dermal Exposure
In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a
physician.
Eye Exposure
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the
eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Autoignition Temp:
N/A
Extinguishing Media
Suitable
Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
Firefighting
Protective Equipment
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing