MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

Revised: 05/15/08Sheep and Cow Specimens in Carosafe Replaces: 07/16/04Carolina Biological Supply Printed: 10/01/08 

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 
Product Name: 
Product Code(s):
Size: 
Sheep and Cow Specimens in CarosafeŽ
Various 
Various 
Chemical Name: Product is a mixture 
CAS Number: See section 2 
Formula: See section 2 
Synonyms:
Distributor: 
None 
Carolina Biological Supply Company2700 York Road 
Burlington, NC 27215

Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)

Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principal Hazardous Components:
Propylene Glycol(CAS# 57-55-6)
2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol(CAS# 115-70-8)
Ethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether(CAS# 122-99-6)
Phenol (CAS# 108-95-2)


The specimen will contain some residual formaldehyde (CAS# 50-00-0) from
the fixation process. The amount of formaldehyde present is specific to
the type of specimen and will vary with time.
TLV and PEL units:


 Propylene Glycol: N/A
2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol: N/A
Ethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether: N/A
Formaldehyde: ACGIH-TLV: 0.3 ppm ceiling


OSHA-PEL: 0.75 ppm TWAPhenol: ACGIH-TLV: 5 ppm TWAOSHA-PEL: 5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3 TWA 

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 
Emergency Overview: Do not take internally. Can cause burns to eyes andskin. Vapor of some components can be irritating if inhaled.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES 
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and loweringeyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove 
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get 
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - Do not induce vomiting. If swallowed, if conscious, giveplenty of water immediately and call a physician or poison controlcenter. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing isdifficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keepperson warm, quiet, and get medical attention.

5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES 
Flash Point(Method Used): N/ANFPA Rating: To the best of our knowledge, this mixture has not beenevaluated as a whole for its NFPA rating. 

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Extinguisher Media:

Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: N/AAutoignition Temperature: N/ASpecial Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approvedself-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Under intense heat, components ofthis mixture may produce hazardous decomposition products, give offirritating vapors, and give off heavy smoke and flammable vapors.

6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES 
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Use 
appropriate personal protective equipment during cleanup. Containerize 
for disposal. Decontaminate clothing and spill area with detergent andflush with copious amounts of water.

7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS 
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Avoid contact with 
skin, eyes and clothing. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
below 120 F. 
Other Precautions: Avoid breathing vapors.


8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION 
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type): None needed under normal 

conditions of use. 
Ventilation: 
Local Exhaust: Preferred 
Mechanical(General):
Special:
Other: 
YesNoNo 
Protective Gloves:

 Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab apron, eye wash, and safety shower.

9. PHYSICAL DATA 
Molecular Weight: Does not apply. Product is a mixture. 
Melting Point: No data available 
Boiling Point: No data available 
Vapor Pressure: No data available 
Vapor Density(Air=1): No data available 
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): >1 
Percent Volatile by Volume: No data available 
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): No data available 
Solubility in Water: CompleteAppearance and Odor: Colorless, odorless solution 

10. REACTIVITY DATA 
Stability: Stable 
Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures above 425 F, flameIncompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Water reactive materials, strong

oxidizers, copper, brass, aluminum, magnesium, lead, zinc, strong bases 

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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not likely to occur, but if heated todecomposition, oxides of carbon and nitrogen may be evolved.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur 

11. TOXICITY DATA 
Toxicity Data: Formaldehyde orl-rat LD50: 500 mg/kg 
ihl-rat LC50: 203 mg/m3 

Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3 
Chronic: Gastrointestinal dicomfort, nausea, vomiting,

lethargy, and diarrhea are listed as chronic effects.
None of the components of Carosafe are listed ascausing cancer. Mutation data, reproductive data, and tumorigenic datacited for formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is listed as an ACGIH suspectedhuman carcinogen and as a NTP anticipated human carcinogen.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: N/ATarget Organs: N/APrimary Route(s) of Entry: Ingestion, skin, eye contact

12. ECOLOGICAL DATA 
EPA Waste Numbers: Formaldehyde(U122) Phenol (U188)

13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION 
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable
Federal, State and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.


14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
Non-regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 
WARNING: This product contains formaldehyde, a material known to thestate of California to cause cancer. 
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA InventoryHazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute Chronic

 SARA Sec. 313

 SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA 
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec. 
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33 

Propylene Glycol No No No No No 
Formaldehyde 500 Yes No 100 Yes 
2-amino-2-ethyl-No No No No No

 1,3-propanediolEthylene Glycol No No No No No 
Phenyl EtherPhenol 500/10000 Yes No 1000 Yes 

16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents acompilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as tothe suitability of this information to a particular application of thesubstance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer mustcarefully assess the applicability of any information contained hereinin regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the

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material. 
GlossaryACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial HygienistsCAS Number..Chemical Abstracts Service Number 
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, andLiability ActDOT.........U.S. Department of TransportationIARC........International Agency of Research on Cancermppcf......million particles per cubic footN/A.........Not AvailableNTP.........National Toxicology ProgramOSHA........Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationPEL.........Permissible Exposure Limitppm.........parts per millionRCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery ActSARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization ActTLV.........Threshold Limit Value 
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act 

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