CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- 84-8213 84-8211 20-2340  20-2341 BIURET REAGENT  -- 6550-00D006767
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:84-8213 84-8211 20-2340  20-2341 BIURET REAGENT
MSDS Date:01/20/1998
FSC:6550
NIIN:00D006767
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:910-584-0381
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 CHEMTREC
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE
CAS:7758-99-8
RTECS #:GL8900000
Fraction by Wt: 1.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:1 MG CU/M3

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
Fraction by Wt: 9.3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:C STEL39PPM,A4,VAP96
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 16.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE GIVEN FOR PRODUCT AS A WHOLE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN &
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
    DISCOMFORT. CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-IRRITATION. SKIN-IRRITATION. INHALED-
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTED-GI TRACT DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES- FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH
    WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFIC IAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!
    IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OF WATER. CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER OR
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN. THIS
    MATERIAL WILL NOT EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF RELEASE OR SPILL. ELIMINATE
    ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL.
    CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
    ABSORB MATERIAL WITH SUITABLE  ABSORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
    PLACE SUITABLE FOR THE STORAGE OF CAUSTIC MATERIALS. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:DLA-HMIS: IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-
    ROUTINE USE OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRE D. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

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

HCC:C1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, BLUE SOLUTION; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IF HEATED TO THERMAL DECOMPOSITION;
    THIS MATERIAL MAY GIVE RISE TO TOXIC FUMES OF COPPER AND/OR OXIDES
    OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE
    DISPOOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

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