Section I.Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chemical Name Beta-Glucosidase, from Almonds
Portland OR
Synonym
Amygdalase
Chemical Formula
Not available.
CAS Number
9001-22-3
(International)
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Percent (%) TLV/PEL Toxicology Data
Beta-Glucosidase, from Almonds Not available. Not available. Not available.
9001-22-3
Section III. Hazards Identification
Acute Health Effects
Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death.
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Chronic Health Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY : Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact
C heck for and rem ove any contact lenses. In case of contact, im m ediately flush eyes w ith plenty of w ater for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact
In case of contact, im m ediately flush skin w ith plenty of w ater. Rem ove contam inated clothing and shoes. W ash
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Inhalation
If the victim is not breathing, perform m outh-to-m outh resuscitation. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
w aistband. If breathing is difficult, oxygen can be adm inistered. Seek m edical attention if respiration problem s do not
improve.
Ingestion
IN D U C E V O M ITIN G by sticking finger in throat. Low er the head so that the vom it w ill not reenter the m outh and throat.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or w aistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform m outh-to-m outh
resuscitation. Exam ine the lips and m outh to ascertain w hether the tissues are dam aged, a possible in dication that the
toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Auto-Ignition
Flammability Not available.
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flash Points Flammable Limits
Not available.
Not available.
Combustion Products
These products include toxic carbon oxides (CO,CO 2), nitrogen oxides (NO x ), sulfur oxides (SO x ).
Fire Hazards
Not available.
Explosion Hazards
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.
Consult with local fire authorities before attempting large scale fire-fighting operations.
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Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Spill Cleanup
Harmful Material.
Instructions U se a shovel to put the m aterial into a convenient w aste disposal container. Finish cleaning the spill by rinsing any
contam inated surfaces w ith copious am ounts of w ater. C onsult federal, state, and/or local authorities for assistance on
disposal.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage
H A RM FU L. REFRIG ERA TE. K eep aw ay from heat. M echanical exhaust required. W hen not in use, tightly seal the
container and store in a dry, cool place. Avoid excessive heat and light. Do not breathe dust.
Information
Always store away from incompatible compounds such as oxidizing agents.
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
U se process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recom m ended exposure lim its. If user operations generate dust, fum e or m ist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection
Splash goggles. Lab coat. D ust respirator. Boots. G loves. Suggested protective clothing m ight not be sufficient;
consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent.
Exposure Limits
Not available.
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state @ 20°C Solubility
Solid. (Light Yellow Powder.)
Not available.
Specific Gravity Not available.
Molecular Weight Partition Coefficient
Not available.
Not available.
Boiling Point Vapor Pressure
Not available. Not applicable.
Melting Point Vapor Density
Not available. Not available.
Refractive Index Volatility
Not available. Not available.
Critical Temperature Odor
Not available. Not available.
Viscosity Taste
Not available. Not available.
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability
This material is stable if stored under proper conditions. (See Section VII for instructions)
Conditions of Instability
Avoid excessive heat and light.
Incompatibilities
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
RTECS Number
Not available.
Routes of Exposure
Eye Contact. Ingestion. Inhalation.
Toxicity Data
Not available.
Chronic Toxic Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY : Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions.
Acute Toxic Effects
Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death.
Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Section XII. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
Environmental Fate
Not available.
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Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Recycle to process, if possible. C onsult your local regional authorities. You m ay be able to dissolve or m ix m aterial w ith
a com bustible solvent and burn in a chem ical incinerator equipped w ith an afterburner and scrubber system . O bserve all
federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT Classification
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
PIN Number
Not applicable.
Proper Shipping Name
Not applicable.
Packing Group (PG)
Not applicable.
DOT Pictograms
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA Chemical Inventory
ON the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory list.
This compound is
(EPA)
WHMIS Classification
On NDSL.
(Canada)
EINECS Number (EEC)
232-589-7
EEC Risk Statements
R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Japanese Regulatory Data
Not available.
Section XVI.
Version 1.0
Validated on 2/15/2007.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
