RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET Subject Title Location / Area Ref. No. Name of Assessor(s)
MSc Study: Human pituitary gonadotrophin glycosylation in physiology and disorders of ovulation Biochemistry / Pathology Date of Assessment Tracey Chrystal
Substance
Associated Risk
Risk to User
Bovine serum albumin
Not classified as dangerous. Natural product
Low risk
MSDS* Ref: VWR International ID - 4215000
Safety Precautions Use of personal protective equipment.
Action Following Incident Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water, in severe cases seek medical attention. Spillage: Avoid generation of dust. Clean affected area.
* Material Safety Data Sheet
RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET HS-FORM-0001
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Location / Area Substance Calcium chloride 2hydrate
Biochemistry / Pathology Associated Risk
Risk to User
MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 3804800
Safety Precautions
Irritating to eyes
Irritation to eyes/skin
Use of personal protective equipment including safety glasses.
Not Classified as dangerous according to EC Directives
Low risk
Use of personal protective equipment.
MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 1007000
D-Mannose
Page 2 of 5 Action Following Incident Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for a minimum of 10 minutes. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure, in severe cases seek medical attention. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical attention. 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 seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water, in severe cases seek medical attention. Spillage: Clean affected area. For large spills liquids should be contained with sand.
RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET
HS-FORM-0001
Location / Area
Biochemisty / Pathology
Substance
Associated Risk
Risk to User
Ethanol absolute
Highly Flammable
Low risk
MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 1010600
Hydrochloric Acid 6M MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 1800600
Irritating to eyes, Irritation to respiratory system eyes, respiratory and skin. tract and skin
Page 3 of 5 Safety Precautions Use of personal protective equipment.
Action Following Incident
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain medical attention. Store at room Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash 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 Suitable personal discomfort persists seek medical attention. protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain equipment. medical attention. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. Unless contact has been slight, seek 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
HS-FORM-0001
Location / Area Substance Manganese (II) chloride MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 1015200
N-Acetyl-Dglucosamine MSDS Ref: VWR International ID - 3800100
HS-FORM-0001
Biochemistry / Pathology Associated Risk
Risk to User
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Harmful if Toxic effects swallowed. Toxic including liver to aquatic damage if organisms. ingested in large quantities.
Suitable personal protective equipment.
Not classified as dangerous.
Use of personal protective equipment.
Low risk
Do not allow to enter water supply.
Action Following Incident Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain medical attention. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical attention. 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 seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water, in severe cases seek medical attention. Spillage: Clean site of spillage with water and detergent.
RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET Location / Area Substance Sodium chloride MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 1024100
Biochemistry / Pathology Associated Risk Not classified as dangerous according to EU Directives
Tris buffer. Irritating to eyes Tris(hydroxymethyl) and skin methylamine MSDS Ref: VWR International ID – 1031500
HS-FORM-0001
Risk to User Low risk
Irritation to eyes/skin.
Page 5 of 5 Safety Precautions Use of personal protective equipment.
Use of personal protective equipment.
Action Following Incident Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. In severe cases seek medical attention. Spillage: Clean site of spillage with water and detergent. Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If discomfort persists seek medical attention. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain medical attention, Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical attention. 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.