CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- AMPICILLIN  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMPICILLIN
MSDS Date:06/09/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-00-P-4948
CAGE:59896

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMPICILLIN
CAS:69-52-3
Code:F
RTECS #:XH8400000
= Wt:1.

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: > 5314 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.
    INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. TARGET
    ORGANS:N/A.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LISTED BY IARC AS A POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN
Effects of Overexposure:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THERE ARE REPORTS OF SERIOUS &
    SOMETIMES FATAL HYPERSENSITIVITY (ANAPHYLACIC) REACTIONS OCCURRING
    IN PEOPLE RECEIVING PENICILLIN THERAPY BY THE PARENTAL ROUTE
    ALTHOUGH IT HAS OCCURRED VIA ORAL ADMINISTR

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS, RAISING &
    LOWERING EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS. SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
    REMOVE CONTA MINATED CLOTHING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF
    SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A
    PHYSICIAN OR  POISON CONTROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
    TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS (SEE OTHER INFORMATION)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Lower Limits:NO DATA
Upper Limits:NO DATA
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. EMININATE ALL SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING.
    ABSORB MATERIAL WITH SU ITABLE ABSORBANT & CONTAINERIZE FOR
    DISPOSAL
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT & AWAY
    FROM HEAT.
Other Precautions:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES.  MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES. SPECIAL:NO.
    OTHER:NO.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
    ALL TIMES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL ITEM#: 21-1146A. SEE MFN 1&3. OTHER PRODUCT
    CODES:21-1140, 21-6880.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:=215.C, 419.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
pH:NONE PROVIDED
Viscosity:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID
Corrosion Rate:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ORAL RAT LD50:>5314MG/KG. LISTED BY IARC AS A
    POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE. EPA WASTE NUMBER:NONE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NON-REGULATED.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA SEC 313/312 REPORTING:ACUTE. SARA EHS
    SEC 302 TPQ:NO. SARA SEC 313 CHEMICALS:NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SEC 103 RQ LBS:NO. RCRA SEC
    261.33:NO.

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