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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Can burn in a fire, releasing toxic vapors. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
[Ingestion]

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
[Storage]

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible substances.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
[Ingestion]

May cause allergic reaction characterized by a rash.
[Inhalation]

May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 36/37/38 42
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 22 24 26 36/37
[Personal Protection]

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]

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Poison Class]

F (Not subject to toxicity classification)
[Appearance]

Light yellow powder.
[Solubility in water]

20 g/L (20 C)
[Usage]

Digestive enzyme of proteins.
[Product Name]

Pepsin
[Synonyms]

Lactated pepsin
[CAS]

"CASEN_9001-75-6.htm">9001-75-6
[EINECS]

232-629-3
[RTECS]

SC6132000
[RTECS Class]

Mutagen
[Merck]

12,7289
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

NA
[EC Index Number]

647-008-00-6
[EC Class]

Irritant; Sensitising
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
[Stability]

Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, alkalis, tannin, heavy metal salts.
[Decomposition]

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
[HS Code]

3507 90 90