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Download Mellitin MSDS in PDF format. Section 1. Product Information | Product Name | MELITTIN, Melittin-T | | | Natural, non-synthetic, polypeptide from European honey bee, Apis mellifera, venom; the principle hemolytic component | | Amino Acid Sequence | {GLY}{ILE}{GLY}{ALA}{VAL}{LEU}{LYS}{VAL}{LEU}{THR}
{THR}{GLY}{LEU}{PRO}{ALA}{LEU}{ILE}{SER}{TRP}{ILE}
{LYS}{ARG}{LYS}{ARG}{GLN}{GLN}-NH2 | | IDNUMBER | Melittin, CAS 20449-79-0 | | CAS Registry Number | 20449-79-0 | | MDL Number | MFCD00076868 | | Molecular Formula | C131H229N39O31 | | Molecular Weight | 2846.46 | Section 2. Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Harmful. Poison. May be fatal if enters bloodstream. Sensitizer. Target organ(s): Central nervous system. Heart. Do not breathe dust. Do not use if skin is cut or scratched. Wash thoroughly after handling. Section 3. First Aid Measures ORAL EXPOSURE If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician immediately. INHALATION EXPOSURE If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. DERMAL EXPOSURE In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. EYE EXPOSURE In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. Section 4. Accidental Release Measures PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL Evacuate area. PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S) Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Spilled material should be carefully wiped up or moistened with water and removed. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Section 5. Handling and Storage HANDLING User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Do not use if skin is cut or scratched. Wash thoroughly after handling. STORAGE Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Store at -20°C Section 6. Exposure Controls / PPE ENGINEERING CONTROLS Safety shower and eye bath. Use only in a chemical fume hood. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory: Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Eye: Chemical safety goggles. GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Section 7. Stability and Reactivity STABILITY Stable: Stable. Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nature of decomposition products not known. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Section 8. Toxicological Information ROUTE OF EXPOSURE Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. SENSITIZATION Sensitization: May cause allergic reaction. TARGET ORGAN(S) OR SYSTEM(S) Heart. Central nervous system. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. May be fatal if enters bloodstream. CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE May be fatal if enters bloodstream. Section 9. Disposal Considerations APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Section 10 Transport Information Non-Hazardous for Transport: This substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport. IATA Non-Hazardous for Air Transport: Non-hazardous for air transport. Section 11 - Other Information For R&D use only. Not for internal or external human consumption. WARRANTY THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. TIMTEC SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT.
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