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

MSDS NAME:112801900 PHOSPHOROUS R2
NIIN:00F054054
MSDS Number: CFGJX
=== 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
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL A FAZIO
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:SULFURIC ACID (CONFIRMED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC - GROUP
    1) *97-2*
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM=IC
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BOTTLE #2 CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID: CAN
    CAUSE BURNS TO THE EYES, HANDS & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS, COUGHING, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, BURNING
    SENSATIONS.

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

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

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

Flash Point:>392F
Extinguishing Media:USE AS APPROPRIATE FOR SITE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. IF DRY MATERIAL, MOP UP, PLACE
    IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL, LABEL & HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. IF IN A
    SOLUTION, USE AN ABSORBENT TO CONTAIN/PICKUP. PLACE INTO A SUITABLE
    CONTAINER, SEAL, LA BEL & HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. CLEAN UP & WASH
    W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE
    USED WHEN HANDLING.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:SHOULDN'T BE NECESSARY IF VENTILATION IS
    ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSESS W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATIONS, DELUGE SHOWERS, LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. DON'T EAT, DRINK/SMOKE WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL HYGIENE.

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME/PRESSURE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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