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

MSDS NAME:UNOPETTE BRAND TEST FOR MANUAL HEMOGLOBIN METHODS
NIIN:00F054575
MSDS Number: CGHKD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BECTON DICKINSON VACUTAINER SYSTEMS
Address:1 BECTON DR
City:FRANKLIN LAKES
State:NJ
ZIP:07417-1885
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-847-4900
Emergency Phone Num:201-847-4900
CAGE:06531
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BECTON DICKINSON AND CO, BECTON DICKINSON DIV.
Address:1 BECTON DR
City:FRANKLIN LAKES
State:NJ
ZIP:07417-1884
Country:US
Phone:201-847-4000, 800-333-4831
CAGE:06531
Company:BECTON DICKINSON VACUTAINER SYSTEM
Address:1 BECTON DRIVE
Box:City:FRANKLIN LAKES
State:NJ
ZIP:07417-1885
Country:US
Phone:800-631-0174/800-424-9300
CAGE:7W260

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

Name:1,3-PROPANEDIOL , 2-AMINO-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL), TROMETHAMINE, 
      TRIS-HYDROXYMETHYLAMINOMETHANE	*97-3*
CAS:77-86-1
RTECS #:TY2900000
Fraction by Wt: 1%

Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL	  *97-3*
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
Other REC Limits:10 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 127 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  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:SKIN: IRRITATION. EYES:
    IRRITATION/CORNEAL DAMAGE. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: GI IRRITATION, CNS DEPRESSION/MAY BE
    FATAL. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO LIVER, KIDNEYS, BLO OD & CNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, REDNESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, WEAKNESS,
    CONVULSIONS, RESPIRATORY FAILURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS
    OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN
    IF NEEDED. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING.
    OBT AIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL/CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS COOL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID OVEREXPOSURE. WEAR ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. CONTAIN W/SAND/OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT
    REACT W/THIS MATERIAL. PLACE ONTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER UNTIL IT CAN
    BE PROPERLY DISPOSED OF . FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE. STORE IN A COOL DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING VAPOR.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF CONTAINED RESPIRATOR WHERE DUST LEVELS
    BECOME TO HIGH.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER, APRONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS & ACCELERATORS.

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

Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS VISCOUS LIQUID W/SLIGHT ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE W/STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS/STRONG
    ACIDS/BASES/COPPER/BRASS/ALUMINUM/SULFURIC ACID/NITRIC ACID. (SEE
    SUPP)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON & NITROGEN.

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

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

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