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

MSDS NAME:REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE M-MULV, 1062603
NIIN:00N092503
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJRTM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50414
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-0100
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:GLYCEROL
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
= Wt:50.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: GLYCEROL COMPONENT CAN CAUSE
    HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, AND EYE, SKIN, AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

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

First Aid:EYE CONT: FLUSH CONTAMD EYES(S) W/LARGE AMTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LST 15 MINS. GET MED ATTN IF EYE(S) REMAIN IRRITATED. SKIN CONT:
    FLUSH CONTAMD AREAS W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS AS
    CONTAMD  CLTHG IS REMOVED. GET MED ATTN IF AREA REMAINS IRRITATED.
    DO NOT WEAR CONTAMD CLTHG UNTIL AFTER IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY CLEANED.
    INGEST: KEEP VICTIM WARM & CALM. GET IMMED MED ATN. INHAL: REMOVE
    VICTIM  TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYG IF BRTHG BECOMES DFCLT. SHOULD
    BRTHG STOP-GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.

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

Flash Point:>200.C, 392.F
Extinguishing Media:NO SPECIFIC INFORAMTION IS KNOWN OF THE FLASH
    POINTS OR EXPLOSION LIMITS. USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE GARMENTS. IF POSSIBLE HAVE THIS PRODUCT
    REMOVED FROM THE FIRE SCENE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. INITIATE CLEANING UP SPILL
    USING EQUIP & MATLS AS NOTED IN EXPOS CTL INFO SECTION. IF PROD IS
    DRY, MOP UP, PLACE IN SUITABLE CNTNR, SEAL, LBL & HOLD FOR DISP. IF
    MATL IS IN SOLN, USE A BSORB MATL TO CNTN/PICK UP SPILLED SOLN.
    ONCE ABSORB IS SPENT, PLACE ALL CONTAMD DISPOSABLES INTO SUITABLE
    CNTNR, SEAL, LABEL & HOLD FOR DISP. IN EITHER CASE, UPON COMPLETION
    OF SPILL CLEANUP,(SUPDAT)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
    INFORMATION
Other Precautions:GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN
    HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT MOUTH PIPETTE. OSBERVE APPROPRIATE
    CHEMICAL HYGIENE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE. NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    FINALLY, A LAB COAT SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK/SMOKE WHILE WORKING
    W/REAGENTS. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THIS
    PRODUCT, WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOL IN H*2O: PRODUCT SHOULD BE FAIRLY SOLUBLE IN WATER.

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

Solubility in Water:SUPDAT
Appearance and Odor:SOLUTION.

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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

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