CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP;GILFORD DIAGONSTICS -- CREATININE REAGENT #214441  -- 6550-01-179-0079
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CREATININE REAGENT #214441
MSDS Date:06/01/1985
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-179-0079
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP;GILFORD DIAGONSTICS
Address:132 ARTINO STREET
City:OBERLIN
State:OH
ZIP:44074-1206
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-744-1041
Emergency Phone Num:216-774-1041
CAGE:24143
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP GILFORD SYSTEMS
Address:132 ARTINO ST
Box:City:OBERLIN
State:OH
ZIP:44074-1206
Country:US
Phone:216-774--1041
CAGE:24143

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%M
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:PICRIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:88-89-1
RTECS #:TJ7877000
Fraction by Wt: 30% M M
OSHA PEL:S, 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN
    AND EYES.NO OTHER DATA AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES,SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR,CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
    CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REAGENT A:FLUSH
    AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER .IN CASE REAGENT B:USE INERT
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE AS DIRECTED,WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING TO AVOID EYES AND SKIN CONTACT.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NOT NEEDED IF USED AT ROOM VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH FACILITIES,
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT PYPETTE BY MOUTH,WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND GLOVES WHEN
    HANDLING REAGENT A AND WORKING SOLUTION SINCE THEY WILL STAIN SKIN
    AND CLOTHING.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B1
Solubility in Water:AQUEOUS SOLUTION
Appearance and Odor:REAGENT A:CLEAR YELLOW SOLUTION;REAGENT
    B:CLEAR,COLORLESS SOLUTION.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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