Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

HEXADIMETHRIN BROMIDE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Facilitates automated sequencing of small peptides. Polybrene- coated glass microfibre
sheets have been used for protein blotting. Antiheparin agent.

SYNONYMS

(C10-H24-N2.C3-H6-Br2)x, "1, 6-hexanediamine, N, N, N'N'-tetramethyl-, polymer with 1,
3-dibromopropane", "1, 6-hexanediamine, N, N, N'N'-tetramethyl-, polymer with 1, 3-
dibromopropane", "1, 5-dimethyl-1, 5-D-diazaundecamethylene polymethobromide", "1, 5-
dimethyl-1, 5-D-diazaundecamethylene polymethobromide", "hexadimethrine bromide", "poly(N,
N, N'N'-tetramethyl-N-trimethylenehexamethylenediammonium dibromide)", "poly(N, N, N'N'-
tetramethyl-N-trimethylenehexamethylenediammonium dibromide)", "propane, 1, 3-dibromo-,
polymer with N, N, N', N'-tetramethyl-1, 6-hexanediamine", "propane, 1, 3-dibromo-,
polymer with N, N, N', N'-tetramethyl-1, 6-hexanediamine", "N, N, N'N'-
tetramethylhexamethylenediamine-1, 3-dibromopropane copolymer", "N, N, N'N'-
tetramethylhexamethylenediamine-1, 3-dibromopropane copolymer", anti-heparin

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  The dust may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  Inhalation may produce health damage*.  The material is not thought to produce respiratory irritation (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless inhalation of the material, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact and inhalation of generated dust.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.