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Product Name: Fetal Bovine Serum
Synonyms: FBS, Fetal Calf Serum
CAS Number: Mixture (not assigned to natural mixtures)
Recommended Use: Cell culture, laboratory research
Supplier: Major serum suppliers listed on labels (refer to your vendor)
Contact Information: Emergency phone numbers from supplier
Product Code: Dependent on brand and lot number
Email: Customer service email for inquiries
Address: Manufacturer/distributor address typically found on bottle or datasheet
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Hazard Statements: None assigned for regular use in laboratory settings
Precautionary Statements: Avoid all contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes; practice good laboratory hygiene
Signal Word: None
Label Elements: No pictogram required; standard laboratory caution applies
Potential Routes of Exposure: Inhalation of aerosols, skin absorption, ingestion, eye contact
Health Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure not known to cause significant effects; risk present for individuals with allergies to animal proteins
Chemical Nature: Complex mixture of proteins, growth factors, and nutrients in aqueous solution
Main Ingredient: Fetal bovine serum derived from whole blood
Percentage: 100% serum, no significant additives
Impurities: Trace elements may include hormones, metabolites, antimicrobials depending on processing
Additives: None unless stated by the supplier (e.g., antibiotics sometimes added post-collection)
Chemical Formula: Not applicable (mixture)
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water; seek advice if redness persists
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; seek medical advice if symptoms develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention if large amounts swallowed
Notes for Medical Personnel: Treat based on symptoms; no special antidote available
Flammability: Not considered flammable
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: Contains proteins and salts; may release carbon oxides and nitrogen oxides on combustion
Protective Equipment: Firefighters use standard protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Procedures: Avoid runoff into waterways or drains; contain contaminated water
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, lab coat, eye protection; avoid contact with skin and eyes
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, drains, or soil
Cleanup Methods: Absorb spill with inert material (paper towels, absorbent pads); disinfect area with appropriate agent
Waste Disposal: Dispose material, absorbents, and cleaning products according to biohazard waste protocols
Ventilation: Ensure adequate air flow in spill area to remove any aerosolized material
Handling: Handle with nitrile gloves and protective eyewear; avoid splashes and aerosol generation; wash hands after procedures
Storage Conditions: Store at -20°C or colder for long-term; short-term between 2-8°C; protect from light and repeated freeze-thaw cycles
Segregation: Keep separate from food items and incompatible chemicals
Container Requirements: Store in original, labeled, leak-proof containers; tightly sealed to avoid contamination
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established
Engineering Controls: Use in biological safety cabinet or well-ventilated area
Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves (nitrile or latex), lab coat, safety goggles
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks, after using product, at end of workday
Respiratory Protection: Mask required if risk of aerosol generation exists
Appearance: Clear to yellowish liquid
Odor: Mild, slightly sweet animal-derived odor
pH: Typically 6.7 to 7.9
Boiling Point: Not available (aqueous solution)
Melting/Freezing Point: Freezes below 0°C
Solubility: Completely miscible in water
Specific Gravity: 1.024 - 1.033 g/cm³
Viscosity: Similar to water
Vapor Pressure: Not significant
Evaporation Rate: Comparable to water
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions
Decomposition: Protein denaturation occurs with high temperatures or strong acids/bases
Reactivity: Non-reactive with common laboratory materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, water vapor, nitrogen oxides with extreme heat
Acute Toxicity: No acute toxicity expected in laboratory use
Skin Irritation: Mild, if any, possible in sensitive individuals
Eye Irritation: May cause mild irritation
Inhalation: Aerosol exposure not recommended; may irritate respiratory tract
Ingestion: Low risk in laboratory settings, not intended for consumption
Sensitization: Potential allergen for those with animal protein allergies
Chronic Effects: Not listed as carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Preexisting allergies or sensitivities to animal products
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to cause significant danger to aquatic life in expected quantities
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable due to protein content
Bioaccumulative Potential: No evidence of bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: Will disperse with water; not volatile
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid large releases to environment due to possible biological contamination
Waste Treatment Methods: Treat as laboratory biohazard waste
Disposal of Product: Autoclave or treat with appropriate disinfectant before disposal
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Dispose with laboratory biohazard materials
Regulations: Comply with local and national waste disposal regulations
Additional Comments: Do not empty into drains, sewers, waterways
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for ground, air, or sea
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Precautions: Ship on dry ice or cold packs to maintain temperature stability
Labelling According to Regulations: Not classified under OSHA, GHS or WHMIS as hazardous
TSCA Status: Exempt as a naturally occurring biological product
EINECS/ELINCS Listing: Not applicable
SARA Title III: Not listed
REACH: Not subject to registration
Country-Specific Information: Observe national rules for use, disposal, storage; veterinary and import certificates for animal-derived products may apply
Workplace Regulation: Follow institutional biosafety and chemical hygiene plans
