Adult Bovine Serum Clarified (ABSC) is obtained from blood taken from cattle deemed fit for human consumption following ante and post mortem veterinary inspection.  The blood is collected in slaughter-houses supervised by government veterinarians. ABSC is prepared from Adult Bovine Serum - Raw (ABSR).  This serum is thawed in a temperature controlled environment, and passed through a series of clarifying filters terminating with either a 0.45µm or 0.2 µm pore sized filter.  It is then then dispensed into 5L containers and immediately frozenSPECIFICATIONProductAdult Bovine Serum - ClarifiedCatalogue No.ABSCSourceBovine blood from healthy animals which have been inspected ante and post mortem by Australian or New Zealand Government veterinarians and passed as fit for human consumption.Collection MethodBlood collected and processed using the ABSR method is thawed in a temperature controlled environment, and passed through a series of clarifying filters terminating with either a 0.45µm or 0.2 µm pore sized filter. It is then dispensed into 5L containers and immediately frozen. No further processing additions or deletions are performed.DescriptionNon sterile frozen orange liquidPack Size5 Litre HDPE container or to Customer SpecificationsStorage- 20 degrees CentigradeTestMethodSpecificationVisual ExaminationVisualSatisfactoryVirusesModified 9CFR (113 - 53c)Bovine Viral Diarrhea VirusFluorescant AntibodyNot detectedInfectious Bovine RhinotracheitisCytopathic AgentsNot detectedPara Influenza 3 (PI3)Haemadsorbing AgentsNot detectedpHAs reportedOsmolalityOsmometer240-320 mOsmol/kgTotal ProteinBeckman Coukter Synchron Clinical Systems45 - 85 mg/mlAlbuminElectrophoresisAs reportedHaemoglobinUV/VIS Spectrophotometer< 4 mg/mlEP/USPThe European Pharmacopeia consists of a number of general and specific monographs covering various classes of products.The monographs set out requirements to be met and followed for all products in the class.Recently the EP has introduced a Monograph for Bovine Serum – Monograph No 04/2006:2262 to be found in E.P. 5.4This monograph provides a definition of Bovine Serum and sets out details of production, and requirements for viral inactivation parameters, quality control testing, storage conditions and labelling.Moregate Bovine Serum products meet these requirements and Certificates of Analysis are modeled on the QC test requirements. The United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary (USP-NF) contains standards for medicines, dosage forms, drug substances, excipients, medical devices, and dietary supplements.Within the Pharmacopeia are Monographs and general chapters.The monographs consist of information such as the ingredient name, definition, packaging and labelling requirements, storage and a specification.The specifications list tests to be performed along with the procedure to be followed and the acceptable limit.Hazards IdentificationNot hazardousGet Medical attention immediatelyFirst Aid MeasuresGet Medical attention immediately.IngestionIf swallowed, give several glasses of water to drink to dilute.Skin ContactWash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.Eye ContactFlush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally.Accidental ReleaseProcedures for Personal PrecautionExercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with skin or eyes.Methods for Cleaning UpMop upVentilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is completeHandling and StorageHandlingNormal measures for preventive fire protectionStorageKeep tightly closed under correct storage conditionsExposure Controls / Personal ProtectionWash thoroughly after handling.Protective glovesDisposal ConsiderationsContact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.Transport InformationNon-hazardous for road transportNon-hazardous for sea transportNon-hazardous for air transportNote: The above information is believed to be correct, but shall be used as a guide only.Disclaimer: For pharmaceutical use only.