BioMaxima

Cholesterol 4 x 50 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-0200)

Cholesterol 4 x 100 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-0400)
Cholesterol 2 x 500 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-1000)
SAFETY DATA SHEET
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Date of issue/Date of revision: 2015-03-18

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier
Cholesterol 4 x 50 ml; Cat. No. 1-023-0200
Cholesterol 4 x 100 ml; Cat. No. 1-023-0400
Cholesterol 2 x 500 ml; Cat. No. 1-023-1000
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Reagent kit for determination of total cholesterol concentration in serum or plasma.
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
BioMaxima S.A., Vetterów 5, 20-277 Lublin, Poland
Tel.: +48 81 745 51 40
Fax: +48 81 744 29 15
e-mail: [email protected]
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Please contact the regional representation in your country.

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Not classified as dangerous
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Not classified as dangerous
2.2. Label elements
Labeling according to EU Directive 67/548/EEC
No hazard labeling
Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
No hazard labeling
2.3. Other hazards
None.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Reagent: Mixture
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, are PBTs or vPvBs or have been assigned a workplace exposure
limit and hence require reporting in this section.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled: Move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact: No known significant effects or critical hazards
Inhalation: No known significant effects or critical hazards
Skin contact: No known significant effects or critical hazards
Ingestion: No known significant effects or critical hazards
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Eye contact: No specific data
Inhalation: No specific data
Skin contact: No specific data
Ingestion: No specific data

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 BioMaxima
Cholesterol 4 x 50 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-0200)
Cholesterol 4 x 100 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-0400)
Cholesterol 2 x 500 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-1000)
SAFETY DATA SHEET
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

4.3. Indications or any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been
ingested or inhaled.
Specific treatments: No specific treatment.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measure

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire
Unsuitable extinguishing media: no specific data
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Decomposition products may include sodium oxides.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4. Further information
No data available.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. For personal protection see
section 8.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store tightly closed at 2-8oC in original container. Container which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright
to prevent leakage.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No data available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits for ingredients:
N/a
Recommended monitoring procedures
If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace 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.
8.2. Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of
workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face 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.

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 BioMaxima
Cholesterol 4 x 50 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-0200)
Cholesterol 4 x 100 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-0400)
Cholesterol 2 x 500 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-1000)
SAFETY DATA SHEET
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

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.
Body 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.
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.
Control of environmental exposure: Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Reagent
a) Appearance Clear, pink liquid
b) Odor Odorless
c) Odor threshold No data available
d) pH 6.4
e) Melting point / freezing point No data available
f) Initial boiling point and boiling range No data available
g) Flash point No data available
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
k) Vapor pressure No data available
l) Vapor density No data available
m) Relative density Ca. 1 g/ml
n) Water solubility No data available
o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available
p) Auto-ignition temperature No data available
q) Decomposition temperature No data available
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2. Other safety information
No data available.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity: No data available.
10.2. Chemical stability: Stable in recommended storage conditions
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not
occur.
10.4. Conditions to avoid: No data available.
10.5. Incompatible materials: No data available.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition
products should not be produced. In the event of fire: see section 5.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects
a) Acute toxicity: No data available
b) Irritation/Corrosion: No data available
c) Sensitization: No data available
d) Teratogenicity: No data available
e) Carcinogenicity: No data available
f) Reproductive toxicity: No data available

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 BioMaxima
Cholesterol 4 x 50 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-0200)
Cholesterol 4 x 100 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-0400)
Cholesterol 2 x 500 ml (Cat. No. 1-023-1000)
SAFETY DATA SHEET
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity: No data available
12.2. Persistence and degradability: No data available
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential: No data available
12.4. Mobility in soil: No data available
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: Not applicable
12.6. Other adverse effects: No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Product: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Significant quantities of waste
product residues should not be disposed of via the foul sewer but processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant. 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.
The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.
Packaging: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Waste packaging should be
recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible.
Special precautions: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when
handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product
residues. Avoid dispersal of split material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1. UN number: Not regulated

14.2. UN proper shipping name: Not available
14.3. Transport hazard class(es): Not available
14.4. Packing group: Not available
14.5. Environmental hazards: No
14.6. Special precautions for user: Not available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product chemical safety assessment was not carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

Classification procedure: calculation

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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