Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIOGLYCOLIC ACID: SKIN: IRRITATION,
BURNS, DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION & BURNS TO
SKIN, EYES & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE INTO
SMALL CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN THE DARK & AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE; HOWEVER TEMPERATURES UP TO 120F/EVEN BELOW FREEZING
WON'T NORMALLY AFFECT REAGENT PERFORMANCE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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