Version 3.0
Date revised: 4/26/2019
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Conforms to regulation (EC) no. EU 453/2010
SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1 Product Identifier
1.2 Relevant Identified Uses of the Substance/Mixture and Uses Advised Against
Investigational research by professional users
1.3 Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet
| Manufacturer National Diagnostics 305 Patton Drive Atlanta, GA 30036 (404) 699-2121 (800) 526-3867 info@nationaldiagnostics.com |
1.4 Emergency Telephone Number
ChemTel Inc.
Contract number MIS8894340
1-800 255-3924 (United States, Canada, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands)
01-800-099-0731 (Mexico)
400-120-0751 (China)
000-800-100-4086 (India)
1-300-954-583 (Australia)
0-800-591-6042 (Brazil)
+1-813-255-3924 (All other regions)
SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.2 Label Elements
This product has no labeling elements associated with EC directives or respective national laws.
2.3 Other Hazards
None found.
SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.2 Mixture
Chemical Names/Description
Mixture of milk proteins, glycoproteins, and carbohydrates.
Component List
| Component | % Comp. | CAS # | EC # | 1278/2008 Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture | 100 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| Proprietary Metal Complex | <1 | N.A. | ||
| Proprietary Nitrate | <1 | N.A. | ||
| Proprietary Silver Salt | <1 | N.A. |
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Description of First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion
If large amounts were swallowed, give water or milk to drink and get medical advice.
Skin
Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eyes
Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
4.2 Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed
Inhalation
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture:
Coughing and shortness of breath with the inhalation of high concentrations.
Proprietary Metal Complex:
No data
Proprietary Nitrate:
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt:
Burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. May be absorbed into the body following inhalation with symptoms paralleling those from ingestion exposure.
Ingestion
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture:
Upset stomach with the consumption of large quantities.
Proprietary Metal Complex:
No data
Proprietary Nitrate:
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt:
Sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. Poison. Symptoms include pain and burning in the mouth, blackening of the skin and mucous membranes, throat, and abdomen, salivation, vomiting of black material, diarrhea, collapse, shock, coma and death.
Skin
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture:
Redness, itching.
Proprietary Metal Complex:
No data
Proprietary Nitrate:
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt:
Redness, pain, and severe burn can occur.
Eyes
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture:
Redness, itching.
Proprietary Metal Complex:
No data
Proprietary Nitrate:
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt:
Blurred vision, redness, pain, severe tissue burns and eye damage.
4.3 Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
Unknown/not applicable
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media
Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam, or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special Hazards Arising from the Substance/Mixture
Hazardous Combustion Products
Thermal decomposition products may include toxic oxides of nitrogen and carbon.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur under normal conditions of use (See Sections 10.4 & 10.5).
5.3 Advice for Firefighters
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
5.4 Further Information
No data available.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal Precautions
Wear appropriate protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
6.2 Environmental Precautions
Prevent discharge into the environment. Dike spills and stop leakage where practical. Do not allow material to enter drains.
6.3 Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up
Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water.
6.4 References to Other Sections
For disposal information see Section 13. For protective clothing and equipment see Section 8.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling
Avoid contact and inhalation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for Safe Storage (including any incompatibles)
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cooled, dry, ventilated area.
Incompatibles
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture:
Strong oxidizers.
Proprietary Metal Complex:
Strong bases.
Proprietary Nitrate:
Aluminum, antimony, chromium, copper, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, nickel, zinc, brass, oil, charcoal, organic material, acetic acid, ammonium chloride, bismuth, cadmium, chlorides, cobalt, phosphorus, potassium and ammonium sulfate, sodium, sodium hypochlorite, sodium perchlorate, sodium-potassium alloy, and sulfur.
Proprietary Silver Salt:
Ammonia, alkalis, antimony salts, arsenites, bromides, carbonates, chlorides, iodides, thiocyanates, ferrous salts, phosphates, tannic acid, and tartrates.
7.3 Specific End Uses
Investigational research by professional users
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
8.1 Control Parameters
Component: Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
none established
OSHA Permissable Exposure Limit (PEL):
none established
Component: Proprietary Metal Complex
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
none established
OSHA Permissable Exposure Limit (PEL):
None established
Component: Proprietary Nitrate
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
none established
OSHA Permissable Exposure Limit (PEL):
None established
Component: Proprietary Silver Salt
ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):
none established
OSHA Permissable Exposure Limit (PEL):
none established
8.2 Exposure Controls
Engineering Controls
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures low. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source.
Respiratory Protection
Not expected to require personal respirator usage.
Eye Protection
Safety glasses.
Skin Protection
Wear protective gloves and clean body covering clothing.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Information on Basic Physical & Chemical Properties
| a. Appearance | White powder | b. Odor | None |
| c. Odor Threshold | N.A. | d. pH | No Data |
| e. Melting/Freezing Point (oC) | 0 | f. Boiling point (oC) | No Data |
| g. Flash Point (oC) | N.A. | h. Evaporation Rate | N.A. |
| i. Flammability | N.A. | j. Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits | N.A. |
| k. Vapor Pressure | No Data | l. Vapor Density (Air = 1) | No Data |
| m. Relative Density | No Data | n. Water Solubility | Soluble |
| o. Partition Coefficient n-octanol/water | Mixture | p. Autoignition Temperature (oC) | N.A. |
| q. Decomposition Temperature (oC) | Not applicable. | r. Viscosity | No data available. |
| s. Explosive Properties | N.A. | t. Oxidizing Properties | N.A. |
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Reactivity
10.2 Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Will not occur under normal conditions of use (See Sections 10.4 & 10.5).
10.4 Conditions to Avoid
Incompatibles.
10.5 Incompatible Materials
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture:
Strong oxidizers.
Proprietary Metal Complex:
Strong bases.
Proprietary Nitrate:
Aluminum, antimony, chromium, copper, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, nickel, zinc, brass, oil, charcoal, organic material, acetic acid, ammonium chloride, bismuth, cadmium, chlorides, cobalt, phosphorus, potassium and ammonium sulfate, sodium, sodium hypochlorite, sodium perchlorate, sodium-potassium alloy, and sulfur.
Proprietary Silver Salt:
Ammonia, alkalis, antimony salts, arsenites, bromides, carbonates, chlorides, iodides, thiocyanates, ferrous salts, phosphates, tannic acid, and tartrates.
10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides may form when heated to decomposition.
SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product LD50 Values
Oral Rat LD50 (mg/kg)
Dermal Rabbit LD50 (mg/kg)
Component Cancer List Status
| NTP Carcinogen | |||
| Known | Anticipated | IARC Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture | No | No | None |
| Proprietary Metal Complex | No | No | No |
| Proprietary Nitrate | No | No | No |
| Proprietary Silver Salt | No | No | No |
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
Inhalation of high concentrations of dust may irritate the throat.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
Inhalation of undiluted components is extremely destructive to tissuesof the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be absorbed into the body following inhalation with symptoms paralleling those from ingestion exposure.
Ingestion
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
May produce abdominal irritation if large quantities are consumed.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause sore throat, vomiting. Diarrhea.
Skin
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
May irritate the skin on some super-sensitive persons.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
Irritating to skin.
Eyes
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
May cause mechanical irritation.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
Irritating to eyes.
Carcinogenicity
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No components are listed as known or anticipated carcinogens by NTP or IARC.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
No components listed as known or suspeced carcinogens by NTP or IARC.
Mutagenicity
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No information found.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
No information found.
Reproductive Toxicity
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No information found.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
No information found.
Teratogenic Effects
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No information found.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
No information found.
Routes of Entry
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No information found.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
Ingestion, inhalation.
Target Organ Statement
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No information found.
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFOMATION
12.1 Toxicity
COMPONENT: Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
| Vertebrates | Invertebrates | Algae | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquatic Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| Birds | Arthropods | Plants | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Terrestrial Environment Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | No data | No data |
COMPONENT: Proprietary Metal Complex
| Vertebrates | Invertebrates | Algae | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquatic Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| Birds | Arthropods | Plants | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Terrestrial Environment Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | No data | No data |
COMPONENT: Proprietary Nitrate
| Vertebrates | Invertebrates | Algae | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquatic Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | LC50 (48hr, carp) 480mg/l | EC50(48hr, daphnia) 490mg/l | eC50 >1700mg/l | EC50>1000mg/l |
| Birds | Arthropods | Plants | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Terrestrial Environment Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | No data | No data |
COMPONENT: Proprietary Silver Salt
| Vertebrates | Invertebrates | Algae | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aquatic Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | LC50 (96hr, fathead minnow) 1.6ug/l | LC50(48hr, daphnia) 0.3ug/l | NOEC (14 day) 1.4ug/l | NOEC 0.025ug/l |
| Birds | Arthropods | Plants | Microorganisms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Terrestrial Environment Toxicity (ppm unless otherwise noted) | No data | No data | EC10 0.61ug/kg soil | EC10 0.3mg/kg soil |
12.2 Persistence and Degradability
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No data
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
No data
12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No data
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
BCF ~70
12.4 Mobility in Soil
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No data
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
No data
Proprietary Silver Salt
Kd ~4000
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
No data
Proprietary Metal Complex
No data
Proprietary Nitrate
Mineral salt
Proprietary Silver Salt
Mineral salt
12.6 Other Adverse Effects
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
None
Proprietary Metal Complex
None
Proprietary Nitrate
None
Proprietary Silver Salt
None
SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 Waste Treatment Methods
Offer surplus or non-recyclable product to licensed disposal company. Disposal is subject to user compliance with applicable law and product characteristics at time of disposal. Dispose of packaging as product.
SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
| ADR/RID | IATA | IMO | DOT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1 UN Number | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 14.2 Shipping Name | No Regulated | Not Regulated | No Regulated | No Regulated |
| 14.3 Hazard Class | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 14.4 Packing Group | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 14.5 Environmental Hazards | N.A. | N.A. | Not regulated | N.A. |
| 14.6 Special Precautions | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation Specific for the Substance/Mixture
United States
TSCA Regulatory Statement
All intentional ingredients are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
| Component | Fire | Pressure | Reactivity | Acute | Chronic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture | No | No | No | No | No |
| Proprietary Metal Complex | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Nitrate | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Proprietary Silver Salt | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Europe
EEC Regulatory
All intentional ingredients are listed on the European EINECS Inventory.
SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Revisional Updates
4/26/2019 - Updated Section 1.4
5/29/2015 - Updated Sections 2.1 and 3.2
4/16/2013 - Released Version 1.0
NFPA Codes
Health 0 Flammability 1 Reactivity 0
Dangers
Nonhazardous Biomolecule Mixture
None
Proprietary Metal Complex
None
Proprietary Nitrate
None
Proprietary Silver Salt
None
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information given herein is offered in good faith as accurate, but without guarantee. Conditions of the use and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our control. All risks of use of the product are therefore assumed by the user. Nothing is intended as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending license under valid patents. Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and users.