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OzBioPharm Pty Ltd
ACN 107 191 003
ABN 85 107 191 033

24 Parkhurst Drive
Knoxfield, VIC 3180

Phone  +(613) 9800 5199
Toll free  1 800 622 944
Fax  +(613) 9800 5511

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE:
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.

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Ingredients:

REPORCIN (Porcine Somatotropin for Injection)
Porcine somatotropin

None assigned.
None.
None.
None
None.
None.
None. Specifically exempted from scheduling.
As a daily injectable for finisher pigs. Use strictly as directed.


Sealed glass vials, containing a white to pale yellow powder. Freely soluble in water.
Decomposes.
Decomposes @ 190°C.
No data.
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No data.

No data.
Not applicable.

None.
No data.
Decomposes from about 190°C.
Sensitive to heat. Requires refrigerated storage. Incompatible with oxidising agents, acids, alkalis.

Health Hazard Information:

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No data available for the mixture. Information presented relates to individual ingredients.

Not considered to be active when taken orally. May cause mild gastrointestinal irritation.
Not considered to be irritating to skin.
Dust may be irritating to eyes. Possible risk of mechanical irritation.
Dust may be slightly irritating to the respiratory system.
Somatotropins, when administered subcutaneously or intravenously, increase the mass of most tissues by increasing cell numbers rather than cell size. They will affect carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, mobilise stored fat. Somatotropins may be species-specific in their effect. Animal data indicates some potential for adverse reproductive effects.
Porcine somatotropin       No data found.
Porcine somatotropin       5,000 µg/kg/day oral, rat.
                                     440 µg/kg/day i.m., rat.
                                     200 µg/kg/day i.m., pig.
If poisoning occurs, contact doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 131 126.
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. Wash clothing before re-use.
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases, obtain medical attention.

Eye wash. Hand wash basin.
Product is a mixture for injection, predominantly of porcine somatotropin. Contact Poisons Information Centre.

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[NOHSC] *
None assigned by NOHSC.
None assigned.
* NOHSC - National Occupational Health & Safety
Commission (Worksafe Australia).
Ensure adequate ventilation (same as outdoors) when using.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Personal protection to be selected from those recommended below, as appropriate to mode of use, quantity handled and degree of hazard:
Dust mask.
Eye/face protection.
Gloves - rubber or plastic.
Dust mask.
Face shield or safety glasses.
Gloves - rubber or plastic.
Overalls.
Not flammable.

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Refrigerated. Store below 8°C.
None.
None assigned.
None.
None.
Porcine somatotropin for injection.

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Store in a refrigerator, below 8°C. Store in original containers until required. Keep away from heat, oxidising agents, acids, and alkalis. Protect from physical damage. Clean up all spills and splashes promptly; avoid secondary accidents.
Disposal of small spillages only. For large spillages liquids should be contained using sand or earth, and both liquids and solids then transferred to salvage containers. Residues should be treated as for small spillages.
CAUTION: Before dealing with spillage take necessary protective measures, inform others to keep at a safe distance and, for flammable materials, shut off all possible sources of ignition.
CARE! Spillages may be slippery when wet.Mix with inert absorbent, transfer to closed container and arrange removal by disposals company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent.
Not a fire hazard. Not an explosion hazard.
Carbon dioxide, water vapour, black smoke, oxides of nitrogen. Incomplete combustion may generate carbon monoxide.

Water, foam or dry powder.

None.
Water.

No
Breathing apparatus and protective gloves for fire only.
Contain.
No
Prevent spillages from entering drains, natural waters or the environment. Dispose of empty glass vials in a suitable "sharps" receptacle.

Contact Point:

Contact: Dr. Colin Peel

Phone  +(613) 9800 5199
Toll free  1 800 622 944
Fax  +(613) 9800 5511

Emergency Services: Dial 000
National Poisons Information Centre: Dial 13 1126 (from anywhere in Australia)

Read all labels carefully before using this product.

DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in this MSDS is based upon sources believed to be accurate. However, the Company assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or suitability of this information. The product user is responsible for determining the suitability of this information for their particular uses.