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                      **** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ****

  HEPARIN SODIUM

        **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: HEPARIN SODIUM
Catalog Numbers:
     41121-0000, 41121-0010
Synonyms:
     Heparin sodium salt
Company Identification (Europe):  Acros Organics BVBA
                                  Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
                                  2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA):     Acros Organics
                                  One Reagent Lane
                                  Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information in North America, call:   800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call:          0032(0) 14575211
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For emergencies in Europe, call:     0032(0) 14575299

          **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+---------------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |Haz Symbols| Risk Phrases  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|-----------|---------------+
|     9041-08-1  |HEPARIN SODIUM                        |          | unlisted  |||
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+---------------+
          Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
          Risk Phrases: None Listed.

                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                               EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).

Potential Health Effects
     Eye:
          No information regarding eye irritation and other potential effects
          was found.  Contact may cause transient eye irritation.
     Skin:
          May cause skin irritation.
     Ingestion:
          May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Expected to be a low
          ingestion hazard.
     Inhalation:
          May cause respiratory tract irritation.
     Chronic:
          No information found.

                    **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

     Eyes:
          Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
          occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
     Skin:
          Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
          removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
          irritation develops or persists.
     Ingestion:
          If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
          Get medical aid.
     Inhalation:
          Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
          breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
          give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
     Notes to Physician:

                  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

     General Information:
          As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
          pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
          protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form
          explosive mixtures with air.
     Extinguishing Media:
          Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

                **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

     General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                          in Section 8.
     Spills/Leaks:
          Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
          container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate
          personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
          section). Avoid generating dusty conditions.

                   **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

     Handling:
          Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
          wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
          generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not
          breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
     Storage:
          Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
          well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

          **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

     Engineering Controls:
          Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
          concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
     Personal Protective Equipment

                 Eyes:
                       Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                       safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                       protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                       Standard EN166.
                 Skin:
                       Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                       exposure.
             Clothing:
                       Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                       exposure.
          Respirators:
                       Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
                       CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use
                       a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved
                       respirator when necessary.

             **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Powder
Color:                      white to off-white
Odor:                       Not available.
pH:                         5.0-7.5 (1% aq.sol.)
Vapor Pressure:             Negligible.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:     Not available.
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
Flash Point:                Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:        5 g/100ml
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:

                 **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

     Chemical Stability:
          Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
          and handling conditions.
     Conditions to Avoid:
          Incompatible materials, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
     Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
          Strong oxidizing agents.
     Hazardous Decomposition Products:
          Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, carbon
          dioxide, sodium oxide.
     Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

                **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

     RTECS#:
          CAS# 9041-08-1: MI0850000
     LD50/LC50:
          CAS# 9041-08-1: Oral, mouse: LD50 = >5 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
          >779000 iu/kg.
     Carcinogenicity:
       HEPARIN SODIUM -
          Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
     Other:
          See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

                  **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

     Other
          No information available.

                 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

                  **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

     IATA
          No information available.
     IMO
          No information available.
     RID/ADR
          No information available.

                  **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

 European/International Regulations
     European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
          Hazard Symbols: Not available.
          Risk Phrases:
          Safety Phrases:
                       S 24/25  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
   WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
          CAS# 9041-08-1: No information available.
   United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

   United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits

   Canada
          CAS# 9041-08-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
          CAS# 9041-08-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
   Exposure Limits
 US FEDERAL
     TSCA
          CAS# 9041-08-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

                  **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

     MSDS Creation Date:  7/16/1996  Revision #0 Date: Original.

     The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
     information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
     merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
     such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
     should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
     information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
     liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
     profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
     damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
     the possibility of such damages.
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