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

MSDS NAME:THESIT, 836630
NIIN:00N092506
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJRTK
=== 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:314-845-2000
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:POLYETHYLENE OXIDE LAURYL ETHER; (POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL
    ETHER)
CAS:9002-92-0
RTECS #:JR5960000
= Wt:100.

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS
    PRODUCT HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED. IT MAY BE HARMFUL BY ALL ROUTES
    OF ENTRY. THIS PRODUCT MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES, SKIN AND
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

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

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: FLUSH CONTAMINATED EYES WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EYE(S)
    REMAIN IRRITATED. SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH LARGE
    VOLUMES OF	WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AS CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    IS REMOVED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF AREA REMAINS IRRITATED. DO NOT
    WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING UNTIL AFTER IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY
    CLEANED. INGESTI ON: KEEP VICTIM WARM AND CALM. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    OXYGEN IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT. SHOULD BREATHING STOP - GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.

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

Flash Point:>200.C, 392.F
Extinguishing Media:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS KNOWN OF THE FLASH
    POINTS OR EXPLOSION LIMITS. USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . IF POSSIBLE, HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE
    SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE. NFPA HAZARD
    IDENTIFICATION RATING SYSTEM: HEALTH 1; FIRE 0; REACTIVITY 0.
    HAZARD - SEE HEALTH EFFECTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE THE AREA. INITIATE CLEANING UP THE
    SPILL USING THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AS NOTED IN THE 'EXPOSURE
    CONTROL INFORMATION' SECTION. IF THE PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP. IF THE
    MATERIAL IS IN SOLUTI ON, USE AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CONTAIN/PICK
    UP THE SPILLED SOLUTION. IN EITHER CASE, SEAL, LABEL AND HOLD SPENT
    MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
    INFORMATION. MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS: NOT APPLICABLE.
Other Precautions:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE. USE
    NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER . A
    LAB COAT SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD LAB TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN HANDLING
    THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT MOUTH PIPETTE. OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL
    HYGIENE. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE
    WHILE WORKING (SUPDAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
HYGIENE PRACTS: W/REAGENTS. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK ACTIVITIES
    INVOLVING THIS PRODUCT, WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS THOROUGHLY
    W/SOAP AND WATER.

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

Solubility in Water:SHOULD BE FAIRLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
N/A.
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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