Foam, dry chemical powder, BCF (where regulations permit), carbon dioxide, water spray or fog - large fires only.

Extremely Toxic.

Abrin (and Ricin) cause toxicity by inhibition of protein synthesis.

May possibly cause severe allergic reactions.

Seek medical attention immediately.

Irritation.

(See Ingestion for other symptoms.)

Pressure demand, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) (SCBA CBRN, if available) is recommended in response to non-routine emergency situations.

Breath Response (pressure demand) HEPA PAPR.

See CDC/NIOSH Interim Recommendations.

Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Perform CPR if necessary.

Seek medical attention immediately.

Potential for allergic skin reaction; redness, blisters, pain.

May be absorbed!

Tychem® BR or Responder® CSM protective clothing. Eyes should be protected when possible.

Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower (and soap if available).

Seek medical attention immediately.

Tearing, swelling of the eyelids, pain, redness, corneal injury.

Goggles with respiratory protection or full face-piece respirator

Immediately flush with large amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes.

Seek medical attention immediately.

• Cardiovascular (heart and blood circulation) shock from severe dehydration, life-threatening low blood pressure, fast heart rate (tachycardia) and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
  
• Central Nervous System (brain) - drowsiness, disorientation, hallucinations, seizures, coma.
  
• Gastrointestinal (stomach and intestines) - burning pain in the mouth, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding and swelling of the lining of the GI tract, liver cell damage and death.
  
• Genitourinary (kidneys and urine) - blood in urine, low or no urinary output, kidney cell damage and death.
  
• Musculoskeletal - muscle weakness, tremors, and muscle spasm (tetany)
  
• Eyes - dilated pupils and bleeding in the back of the eye (retinal hemorrhage)
  
• Skin - blue skin (cyanosis) and redness (flushing)
  
  Symptoms delayed 1-3 days
  
  May be fatal.
  

Seek medical attention immediately.

OSHA PEL: N/A
NIOSH REL: N/A
ACGIH TLV: N/A
ChemWatch : Ceiling: 0.00006 mg/m³ (sensitizer)
NIOSH IDLH: N/A

Equipment: N/A

Environment: Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. (See Spillage Disposal.)

Proper Shipping Name: N/A

NFPA 704 Signal:

Health - N/A
Flammability - N/A
Reactivity - N/A
Special - N/A

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
Yellowish-white powder

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Product is considered stable. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
Can be absorbed by all routes of exposure.

INHALATION RISK:
Irritation, sensitization

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
Severe vomiting and diarrhea may result in severe dehydration (hypovolaemic-shock) and multisystem organ failure: effects on GI tract, kidney, liver, and pancreas.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Unknown. However, based on its similarity to ricin, abrin may cause Allergic syndrome with congestion of nose and throat; itchy, watery eyes; hives; tightness of the chest; and in severe cases - wheezing.

Melting Point: N/A

Flammability: N/A

Trade Names and Other Synonyms:

• jequirity bean
• phytotoxin (abrus precatorius seed)
• Indian licorice seed
• rosary pea
• jumble bead
• prayer bead
• precatory bean
• Mienie-Mienie
• Indian bead
• Seminole bead
• weather plant
• lucky bean
• love bean
• buddhist rosary bead
• lectin protein

APR - Air-purifying Respirator
CBRN - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
REL - Recommended Exposure Limit
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
SCBA - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus