Conforms to Regulation (EC) No.

1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II - United Kingdom (UK)

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Dade® Actin FS MSDS no. mrhm0011

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and

company/undertaking
Identification of the substance or preparation
Product name : Dade® Actin FS
Product code : B4218-20; B4218-100
Product type : Liquid.
Use of the : Diagnostic agents.
substance/preparation
Company/undertaking identification

Manufactured/supplied : Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Limited

Sir William Siemens Square
Newton House
Camberley
Frimley
Surrey
GU16 8QD
UK

Phone: +44 (0) 1276 696000

Fax: +44 (0)1276 696133
e-mail : [email protected]

Emergency telephone number : +49 6131 - 19240; [24x7x365]

(with hours of operation)

2. Hazards identification
The product is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
Classification : Not classified.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Substance/preparation : Preparation

There are no ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations
applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this
section.

4. First-aid measures
First-aid measures
Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing,
if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or
oxygen by trained personnel. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm
and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious,
give small quantities of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur.
Skin contact : Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Obtain medical attention if symptoms occur.

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4. First-aid measures
Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or foam.
Not suitable : None known.
Special exposure hazards : In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
Hazardous combustion : No specific data.
products
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
equipment for fire-fighters breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
mode.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Put on appropriate personal
protective equipment (see section 8).
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Small spill : Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop
up if water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate
waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

7. Handling and storage

Handling : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking
and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and
smoking.
Storage : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from
direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers.
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Packaging materials
Recommended : Use original container.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Exposure limit values
Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits
No exposure limit value known.

Not available.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness
of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for
methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and
national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous
substances.

Exposure controls
Occupational exposure : No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
controls control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. If this product contains
ingredients with exposure limits, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or
other engineering controls to keep worker exposure below any recommended or
statutory limits.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and
safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Respiratory protection : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must
be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and
the safe working limits of the selected respirator.
Hand protection : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should
be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates
this is necessary.
Eye protection : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
Skin protection : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist
before handling this product.
Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment
will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

9. Physical and chemical properties

General information
Appearance
Physical state : Liquid.
Colour : Colourless to light yellow.
Odour : Odourless.

10. Stability and reactivity

Stability : The product is stable.
Conditions to avoid : No specific data.
Materials to avoid : No specific data.
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
products should not be produced.

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11. Toxicological information

Potential acute health effects
Inhalation : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eye contact : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
Chronic toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
Not available.
Carcinogenicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
Not available.
Mutagenicity
Product/ingredient name Test Experiment Result
Not available.
Teratogenicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
Not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Product/ingredient name Maternal Fertility Developmental Species Dose Exposure
toxicity toxin
Not available.

Chronic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation : No specific data.
Ingestion : No specific data.
Skin : No specific data.
Eyes : No specific data.

12. Ecological information

Environmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Biodegradability
Conclusion/Summary : Not available.
Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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13. Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Empty
containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its
container must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable
products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions
and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local
authority requirements. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with
soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
European waste catalogue 18 01 06* chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances
(EWC)
Hazardous waste : Within the present knowledge of the supplier, this product is not regarded as
hazardous waste, as defined by EU Directive 91/689/EEC.

14. Transport information

International transport regulations
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional
information name information
ADR/RID Class Not Not available. Not - -
available. available.
ADNR Class Not Not available. Not - -
available. available.
IMDG Class Not Not available. Not - -
available. available.
IATA Class Not Not available. Not - -
available. available.
PG* : Packing group

15. Regulatory information

EU regulations
Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC
(including amendments) and take into account the intended product use.
Risk phrases : This product is not classified according to EU legislation.
Product use : Industrial applications.
Europe inventory : Not determined.

16. Other information

History
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Prepared by : Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics EHS Product Stewardship

Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-
named supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may
present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein,
we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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