=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:450036000 LACTATE
NIIN:00F054065
MSDS Number: CFGKN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:9115 HAGUE ROAD
Box:50100
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46256-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-845-2000
Emergency Phone Num:317-845-2000
CAGE:32239
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50414
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-0100
Country:US
Phone:317-845-2000
CAGE:32239

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

Name:SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE       *97-2*
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.29 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE 	   *97-2*
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE: IN A PURE FORM,
    IT IS A POISON. MAY ALTER GENETIC MATERIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, VOMITING

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREAS W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: KEEP VICTIM WARM & CALM. INHALATION: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN  ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:>392F
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE GARMENTS. IF POSSIBLE HAVE PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE
    SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE (<1%), IS
    CHEMICALLY SENSITIVE & REACTS VIOLENTLY TO SHOCK/FRICTION/HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE. IF DRY, MOP UP, PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER, SEAL/LABEL & HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. IF IN SOLUTION, USE AN
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CONTAIN/PICK UP SOLUTION. ONCE SPENT, PLACE
    DISPOSABLES INTO A SU ITABLE CONTAINER/SEAL/LABEL. WASH SITE
    W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
    INFORMATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATIONS, DELUGE SHOWERS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. DON'T EAT/DRINK/SMOKE WHILE WORKING W/REAGENTS. WASH
    THOROUGHLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEARANCE/ODOR CONT'D: 1A CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE: IS CLEAR & COLORLESS.

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

Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY
Appearance and Odor:(SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAVY METALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDE,
    COPPER/LEAD PLUMBING
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT, FLAME, PRESSURE, SHOCK,
    FRICTION, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, DISODIUM OXIDES,
    HEAVY METAL AZIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHEN DISPOSING DOWN THE DRAIN, FLUSH W/LARGE
    VOLUMES OF WATER. CLEAN EXPOSED METAL SURFACES W/10% SODIUM
    HYDROXIDE. DISPOSE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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