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

MSDS NAME:AXSYM TROPONIN-I CONJUGATE, 3C29H
NIIN:00N091327
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJJHW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Address:100 ABBOTT PARK RD
City:ABBOTT PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60064-3500
Country:US
Info Phone Num:847-937-7970
Emergency Phone Num:847-937-3386
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:C
CAGE:33110
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:100 ABBOTT PARK RD
Box:City:NORTH CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60064
Country:US
Phone:847-935-7177
CAGE:33110

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

Name:BRIJ 35; LD50 (ORAL, RAT): 1000 MG/KG
CAS:9002-92-0
RTECS #:JR5960000
= Wt:3.

Name:TROMETHAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE. LD50 (ORAL, RAT): 1780-5900
    MG/KG
CAS:1185-53-1
= Wt:1.2

Name:SODIUM AZIDE;  NIOSH REL: C 0.3 MG/M3 (AS NAN*3) , C 0.1
    PPM (AS HN*3 VAPOR)
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
= Wt:.1
ACGIH STEL:C0.29 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
= Wt:90.2

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGRIDENTS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRIMARY IRRITANT EFFECT: SKIN AND EYE:
    NO IRRITANT EFFECT. SENSITIZATION: NO SENSITIZING EFFECTS KNOWN.
    TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEMS: NOT APPLICABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARD.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF EXPOSURE. IF SIGNS OF
    TOXICITY OCCUR, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. PROVIDE
    SYMPTOMATIC/SUPPORTIVE CARE AS NEEDED. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY RINSE WITH
    WATER. IF SKIN IRRITATION CO NTINUES, CONSULT A DOCTOR. EYE: RINSE
    OPENED EYE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES UNDER RUNNING WATER. THEN
    CONSULT A DOCTOR. INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. INFORMATION
    FOR DOCTOR. THE FOLLOWING SYMP MAY O CCUR: NONE EXPECTED.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO*2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER OR WATER SPRAY. FIGHT
    LARGER FIRES WITH WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . RESPIRATORY PROTECTION NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED UNLESS
    EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR COMPONENTS ARE EXCEEDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT DOES NOT PRESENT AN EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SAFE WORK PRACTICES: NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN IF EXPOSURE LIMITS CAN BE
    EXCEEDED. MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: PREVENT LIQUID &
    VAPOR FROM ENTERING INTO SEWAGE SY STEM, WORKPITS & CELLARS.
    CONTAIN SPILL WITH APPROPRIATE ABSORBANT MATERIALS. (SUPDAT)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY STOREROOMS &
    RECEPTACLES: NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS. INFO ABOUT STOR IN ONE COMMON
    STOR FACILITY: DO NOT STORE TOGETHER W/ACIDS. FURTHER INFO ABOUT
    STOR CNDTNS: PROTECT FROM HE AT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORAGE CLASS
    &CLASS ACCORDING TO REGULATIONS ON FLAMM LIQUIDS: NOT APPLIC.
Other Precautions:INFORMATION FOR SAFE HANDLING: NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
    ARE NECESSARY IF USED CORRECTLY. INFORMATION ABOUT PROTECTION
    AGAINST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRES: NO SPECIAL MEASURE REQUIRED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY IF ROOM IS WELL-VENTILATED. THE
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED IF
    AIRBORNE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS THE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MTG ANSI DESIGN CRIT
    .BODY PROTECTION:  NOT NEEDED FOR SMALL QUANTITY USAGE. THE NEED
    FOR THE APPROPRIATE BODY PROTECTION SHOULD BE DETERMINED ON A CASE
    BY CASE BASIS.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES AND FEED.
    WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS AND AT THE END OF WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: MEASURES FOR CLEANING/COLLECTING: ABSORB WITH
    LIQUID-BINDING MATERIAL (SAND, DIATOMITE, ACID BINDIERS, UNIVERSAL
    BINDERS, SAWDUST).	ADDITIONAL INFO: NO DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ARE
    RELEASED.

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

Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Vapor Pres:23.0 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:1.000 G/CM3 @ 20C
pH:7.2 @ 20C
Solubility in Water:FULLY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTION WITH HEAVY METALS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES. CONTACTS WITH
    ACIDS MAY RELEASE TOXIC GAS (I.E. HYDROGEN AZIDE HN*3).
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO DECOMPOSITION/CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED:
    NO DECOMPOSITION IF USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
    KNOWN.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ACUTE TOXICITY: LD/LC50 VALUES FOR HAZARDOUS
    INGREDIENTS PER OSHA CRITERIA: COMPONENTS (100% PURE SUBSTANCE/S):
    9002-92-0 BRIJ 35. ORAL: LD50: 384 MG/KG (GUINEA PIG); LD50: > 1000
    MG/KG (MOUSE); LD50>  1000 MG/KG IN MICE AND RATS; LD50: 1000 MG/KG
    (RATS). INHALATION: LC50/7 H: DOSE > 15 MG/KG PPM (MOUSE)
    INTRATRACHEAL LD50>15MG/KG. 1185-53-1 TROMETHAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
    ORAL: LD50: <1000 MG/KG (RABBI T); APPROXIMATE LETHAL DOSE (LDL0).
    LD50: 1780-5900 MG/KG (RAT)

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:GENERAL NOTES: DO NOT ALLOW UNDILUTED PRODUCT OR LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF IT TO REACH GROUND WATER, WATER COURSE OR SEWAGE
    SYSTEM. OTHER INFO: RISK PHRASES: 22 HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.	32
    CONTACT WITH ACIDS	LIBERATES VERY TOXIC GAS. SAFETY PHRASES: 2
    KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.	13 KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK
    AND ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS. 36 WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. 46
    IF SWALLOWED, SEEK MEDI CAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THIS
    CONTAINER/LABEL.  CLASSIFICATION/WARNING ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE
    AUSTRALIA: HAZARDOUS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. UNCLEANED PACKAGINGS
    RECOMMENDATION:DISPOSE IN ACCORCANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. RECOMMENDE D CLEANSING AGENT: WATER, IF NECESSARY WITH
    CLEANSING AGENTS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT REGULATIONS: HAZARD CLASS: REMARKS: NOT
    REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION. LAND TRANSPORT ADR/RID (CROSS-BORDER)
    ADR/RID CLASS: REMARKS: NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORATION. IMDG
    CLASS: MARINE POLLUTANT: N O, REMARKS: NOT REGULATED FOR
    TRANSPORATION. AIR TRANSPORT ICAO-TI AND IATA-DRG: ICAO/IATA CLASS:
    REMARKS: NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA (SUPERFUND AMENDEMENTS AND
    REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 - USA): SECTION 302/304
    (40CFR355.30/40CFR355.40): 26628-22-8 SODIUM AZIDE. SECTION 313
    (40CFR372.65): 2668-22-8 SODIUM AZIDE.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (USA): CHEMICALS
    KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN LISTED
    SUBSTANCES. CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: THE
    PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN LISTED S UBSTANCES.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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