Chemical’s Name: Streptozotocin
This exercise is intended to help you gain and learn information about the potentially hazardous chemicals or materials in your work area.
- First, identify the chemicals and materials used in your work area.
- Locate the specific material data safety sheet (MSDS) for each of these materials.
- Using the MSDS and other appropriate resources, complete the following exercise.
FILL IN THE BLANK
- Streptozotocin is the name of the material.
- It is manufactured by Cayman Chemical Company.
- If this material is flammable or combustible, there is NO DATA regarding the flash point.
- If this material is a potential health hazard, there is NO DATA regarding TLV.
TRUE or FALSE
5. This is a reactive material.NO DATA True False
6. Gloves and/or eye protection are required when True False
exposed to this material.
7. Use this material in well ventilated areas, True False
away from sparks or flames.
8. This material is an oxidizer. NO DATA True False
9. This material evaporates quickly. . NO DATA True False
10. There is never a need to wear a respirator when True False
exposed to airborne gases, aerosols, or particulates
of this material.
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11. The possible effects of high level or over-exposure to this material.
“Statement of Hazard: Possible carcinogen and mutagen
May cause reproductive system effects
May cause harm to the unborn child.
May cause adverse effects on blood forming organs
Can cause gastrointestinal and kidney effects
Additional Hazard Information:
Short Term: May cause skin irritation. Not a skin sensitizer (based on
components) Effects of ingestion are not known. Avoid
swallowing this material”
12. Emergency and first aid procedures.
“Eye Contact: Flush with water while holding eyelids open for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush area with large amounts of water.
Use soap. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Wash out mouth with
water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Seek
medical attention immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and keep patient at rest. Seek medical attention
Immediately”
13. The precautions to be taken when storing this material. (Non-compatibilities, temperature requirements, ventilation, etc.).
“General Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
Use with adequate ventilation. When handling, use appropriate
personal protective equipment.
Storage Conditions: Keep refrigerated. Protect from light. Keep away from heat, sparks,
and flames.
Storage Temperature: 2 - 8°C”
14. The steps to follow in case of a spill or accidental release of this material into the atmosphere.
“Health and Safety Precautions: Personnel involved in clean-up should wear appropriate
personal protective equipment. Minimize exposure.
Measures for Cleaning / Collecting: Contain the source of spill if it is safe to do so.
Collect spilled material by a method that controls dust generation.
A damp cloth or a filtered vacuum should be used to clean spills of
dry solids. Clean spill area thoroughly.
Measures for Environmental Protections: Place waste in an appropriately labeled, sealed
container for disposal. Care should be taken to avoid
environmental release.
Additional Consideration for Large Spills: Non-essential personnel should be evacuated
Clean up operations should only be undertaken by trained
Personnel”
15. The precautions to take when using this material during normal operations.
“Engineering Controls: Engineering controls should be used as the primary means to
control exposures. Use process enclosures, local exhaust
ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment: Hands: Wear two layers of disposable gloves.
Eyes: Safety glasses or goggles
Skin: Wear protective clothing with long sleeves to avoid skin contact. Wash hands and
Arms thoroughly after handling this product.
Respiratory protection: If the applicable Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) is
exceeded, wear an appropriate respirator with a protection factor
sufficient to control exposures to below the OEL” .
16. Who should be notified in case of an emergency?
Emergency telephone number:
CHEMTREC (24 hours): 1-800-424-9300
ChemSafe (24 hours): +44 (0)208 762 8322
Reference
Material Name: Streptozocin Sterile Powder Material Safety Data. (2007, January 5). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from Pfizer: http://www.pfizer.com/files/products/material_safety_data/ZANOSAR.pdf
