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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Complement Technolongy, Inc. Product: GVBo
4801 Troup Hwy, Suite 701 Phone: 1-903-581-8284 Catalog #  B101 & B103
Tyler, TX 75703, USA Fax: 1-903-581-0491 Effective date: 7/1/2010
Email: contactcti@aol.com
Website: www.ComplementTech.com
SECTION I – PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Gelatin Veronal Buffered Saline
Molecular Weight: N/A
CAS #: N/A
NIOSH/RTECS #: N/A
Composition: Sodium veronal, NaCl, 0.1 % gelatin, 0.025 % sodium azide.
Product Use: Buffer for Research Use Only. Not for Human or Drug Use
SECTION II – PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance and Odor: Clear liquid above 0oC. No odor.
SECTION III – HEALTH HAZARD
Toxic: Can be toxic in large quantities due to preservative (sodium
azide, LD50 in rats 27 mg/kg by ingestion) 
Threshold Limit Value: Not Established
Short Term Exposure Limit: Not Established
Permissible Exposure Limit: Not Established
Carcinogenicity: None Identified
Reproductive Effect: None Identified
Effects of Overexposure:
   Inhalation: Treat as for drowning.  Give oxygen.
   Skin Contact: Rinse skin copiously with water, remove clothing.
   Eye Contact: Flush copiously for 15 min. Call a physician.
   Ingestion: Preservative (sodium azide) causes gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Exposure may cause rapid fall in
blood pressure, weakness, headache, collapse and death.
   Chronic Effects: Chronic ingestion may cause effects similar to ingestion.
   Target Organ: Multiple
   Primary Route of Entry: Ingestion
First Aid Procedures:
   Ingestion: If swallowed, wash mouth with water provided person is 
conscious. Call a physician.
   Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a 
physician.
   Skin Contact: Flush skin area with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 
minutes.
   Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
SECTION IV – REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition: Unknown
Conditions to avoid: None documented
Incompatibility: None documented
SECTION V – SPILL, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill: Wear suitable protective clothing including safety goggles and 
gloves. Carefully wash spill site area to completely remove 
spilled material. Chemically disinfect the area of spill or leak site 
completely.
Disposal: Disposal of spilled or unused material should be made in 
accordance with existing disposal practices employed for 
infectious waste at your institution. Observe all federal, state, 
and local environmental regulations.
SECTION VI – STORAGE & HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Ventilation: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation.
Respiratory Ventilation: None required where adequate ventilation conditions exist.
Eye/Skin Protection: Safety goggles and proper gloves are recommended.
SECTION VII – FIRE & EXPLOSIVE HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: N/A
Auto-ignition Temperature: N/A
Flammable Limits: N/A
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Procedures: None identified
Toxic Gases Produced: None identified
The information given above is believed to be correct but is not necessarily all inclusive and 
should be used only as a guide. Complement Technology, Inc. shall not be held liable for any 
damage resulting from the handling or from contact with this product.