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

MSDS NAME:37W9530, 326W9530, PICCOLYTE II (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL)
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLPSD
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(716) 359-2502 OR 800-962-2660
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:1490
Preparer's Name:KENNETH G. RAINIS
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:63759
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-99-A-0024-0088
CAGE:63759

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

Name:PICCOLYTE RESIN
= Wt:60.

Name:HISTOCLEAR
= Wt:40.

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: CAUTION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
    INGESTED. SKIN CONTACT: CAUTION: PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN
    MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT: CAUTION: MILD EYE IRRITANT.
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION ON CONTA CT. INHALATION:CAUTION: PROLONGED
    EXPOSURE TO VAPORS MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION. SYSTEMIC AND OTHER
    EFFECTS: (MUTAGENICITY): NEGATIVE.

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

First Aid:SKIN CONTACT: CAUTION: MILD IRRITANT. AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
    FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF
    IRRITATION OR REDNESS PERSISTS. EYE CONTACT: CAUTION: MILD
    IRRITANT. IMMEDIATELY  FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER (INCLUDING
    UNDER EYELIDS) FOR 15-20 MINUTES, CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: CAUTION: MAY BE
    HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. OBTAIN  PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING.
    OXYGEN MAY BE GIVEN BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT IF SYMPTOMS OCCUR, OBTAIN  MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:=58.9C, 138.F
HISTOCLEAR
Autoignition Temp:=150.C, 302.F
Lower Limits:0.7
Upper Limits:6.1
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, FOAM, CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN FIRE CONDITIONS, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF SPILLED SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE
    WASTE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:TO PROMOTE SAFE USE & HANDLING OF THIS
    PRODUCT EACH USER OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD READ THIS MSDS & OBSERVE
    THE FOLLOWING UNDER PROPER SUPERVISION: USE IN WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA, AVOID EYE & SKIN CONTACT;  DO NOT INGEST; WEAR PROPER
    PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT & HAVE EYEWASH STATIONS IN CLOSE
    PROXIMITY.
Other Precautions:THE WEARING OF AN APRON, SMOCK, OR LAB COAT IS
    RECOMMENDED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED IN NORMAL LABORATORY
    HANDLING.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL OR NITRILE GLOVES SHOULD BE USED.
Eye Protection:APPROVED CHEMICAL GOGGLES MEETS ANSI-2-87 STANDARDS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION WITHING 15 SECOND WALK. LAB
    COAT OR APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS PART OF A KIT. COMPLETE AP BIOLOGY LAB ACTIVITY KIT/ITEM#
    36-7098. SEE MSDS SERIAL# CLPQQ, CLPQS, CLPQV, CLPQW, CLPQX, CLPRK,
    CLPRP, CLPRV, CLPRW, CLPRX, CLPSB, CLPSC, AND CLPSF.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=179.4C, 355.F
Vapor Density:4.69
Spec Gravity:0.85
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.4
Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW, MOBILE LIQUID WITH CITRUS ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UPON THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES
    NORMAL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION CO2, AND CO.

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

Toxicological Information:ORAL LD50 (RAT) (HISTOCLEAR)>5 KG/KG.
    SYSTEMIC AND OTHER EFFECTS: (MUTAGENICITY) NEGATIVE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION OF COMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL IN A
    PERMITTED FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS IS RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL METHOD.

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

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: COMBUSTIBLE. HAZARD
    CLASSIFICATION: STORAGE CODE RED (COMBUSTIBLE).

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

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