Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KALLESTAD ALLERCOAT REFERENCE SET

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

In vitro diagnostic reagent system for use in allergosorbent testing to detect allergen-
specific IgE antibodies. The material from which this product was derived was found to be
non- reactive for HBsAg when tested by third generation methods and for antibodies to the
AIDS virus (HIV) by an approved enzyme immunoassay. However, no known method can assure
that products derived from human blood will not transmit hepatitis B, non- A non- B
hepatitis or Aids. All products derived from human blood should be handled as if they are
potentially infectious.

SYNONYMS

"allergen-specific IgE antibodies detection"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.  

EYE

  The liquid may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.  

SKIN

  Skin contact with the material may be harmful; systemic effects may resultfollowing absorption.  

INHALED

  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal route of exposure is usually by skin contact.  The reagents contain human serum.  Exposure to small quantities may induce hypersensitivity reactions characterized by acute bronchospasm, hives (urticaria), deep dermal wheals (angioneurotic edema), running nose (rhinitis) and blurred vision . Anaphylactic shock and skin rash (non-thrombocytopenic purpura) may occur. An individual may be predisposed to such anti-body mediated reaction if other chemical agents have caused prior sensitization (cross-sensitivity).  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.