RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET

Subject Title MSc Study: Human pituitary gonadotrophin glycosylation in physiology and disorders of ovulation Page 1 of 5
Location / Area Biochemistry / Pathology
Ref. No. Date of Assessment
Name of Assessor(s) Tracey Chrystal

Safety
Substance Associated Risk Risk to User Action Following Incident
Precautions

Bovine serum Not classified as Low risk Use of personal Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists
albumin dangerous. protective seek medical attention.
Natural product equipment. Inhalation: Remove from exposure.
MSDS* Ref: Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
VWR International Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water, in severe
ID - 4215000 cases seek medical attention.
Spillage: Avoid generation of dust. Clean affected area.

* Material Safety Data Sheet

RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET

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Safety
Substance Associated Risk Risk to User Action Following Incident
Precautions
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for a minimum of 10
Calcium chloride 2- Irritating to eyes Irritation to Use of personal minutes. If discomfort persists seek medical attention.
hydrate eyes/skin protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure, in severe cases seek
equipment medical attention.
MSDS Ref: including safety Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and
VWR International glasses. wash contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical
ID – attention.
1007000 Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give
plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Spillage: Mix with dry sand, transfer to container, arrange
removal by disposal company. Wash area thoroughly with
water and detergent.
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists
D-Mannose Not Classified as Low risk Use of personal seek medical attention.
dangerous protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure.
MSDS Ref: according to EC equipment. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
VWR International Directives Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water, in severe
ID – 3804800 cases seek medical attention.
Spillage: Clean affected area. For large spills liquids should
be contained with sand.

RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET

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Safety
Substance Associated Risk Risk to User Action Following Incident
Precautions
Use of personal Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If
Ethanol absolute Highly Low risk protective discomfort persists seek medical attention.
Flammable equipment. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain
MSDS Ref: medical attention.
VWR International Store at room Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash
ID – 1010600 temperature in contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical attention.
flammable liquid Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give
storage cabinet. plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Spillage: Shut off sources of ignition. Mop small spills with
Do not use around absorbent material; Large spills use laboratory spillage kit.
ignition source.
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If
Hydrochloric Acid Irritating to eyes, Irritation to Suitable personal discomfort persists seek medical attention.
6M respiratory system eyes, respiratory protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain
and skin. tract and skin equipment. medical attention.
MSDS Ref: Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash
VWR International contaminated clothing. Unless contact has been slight, seek
ID – 1800600 medical attention.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give
plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Spillage: Absorb with inert material and wash area with water.
Use laboratory spillage kit for acids for large spillages.
RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET

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Safety
Substance Associated Risk Risk to User Action Following Incident
Precautions
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes.
Manganese (II) Harmful if Toxic effects Suitable personal If discomfort persists seek medical attention.
chloride swallowed. Toxic including liver protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain
to aquatic damage if equipment. medical attention.
MSDS Ref: organisms. ingested in large Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and
VWR International quantities. Do not allow to wash contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical
ID – 1015200 enter water attention.
supply. Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give
plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Spillage: Mix with sand and transfer to container. Wash area
with water and detergent.
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists
N-Acetyl-D- Not classified as Low risk Use of personal seek medical attention.
glucosamine dangerous. protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure.
equipment. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
MSDS Ref: Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water, in severe
VWR International cases seek medical attention.
ID - 3800100 Spillage: Clean site of spillage with water and detergent.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET

Location / Area Biochemistry / Pathology Page 5 of 5

Safety
Substance Associated Risk Risk to User Action Following Incident
Precautions
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists
Sodium chloride Not classified as Low risk Use of personal seek medical attention.
dangerous protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure.
MSDS Ref: according to EU equipment. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
VWR International Directives Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. In severe
ID – cases seek medical attention.
1024100 Spillage: Clean site of spillage with water and detergent.

Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If

Tris buffer. Irritating to eyes Irritation to Use of personal discomfort persists seek medical attention.
Tris(hydroxymethyl) and skin eyes/skin. protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain
methylamine equipment. medical attention,
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and
MSDS Ref: wash contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical
VWR International attention.
ID – 1031500 Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give
plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Spillage: Clean site of spillage with water and detergent. For
large spillages liquids should be contained with sand and
transferred to a container for disposal.

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