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

MSDS NAME:T21-1929 CREATININE DILUENT
NIIN:01-142-1102
MSDS Number: BGNRP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TECHNICON INSTRUMENTS CORP
Address:511 BENEDICT
City:TARRYTOWN
State:NY
ZIP:10591
Info Phone Num:914-631-8000
Emergency Phone Num:914-631-8000
CAGE:59426
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:TECHNICON INSTRUMENTS CORP/BAYER CORP DIAGNOSTIC DIV
Address:511 BENEDICT AVE
Box:City:TARRYTOWN
State:NY
ZIP:10591-5005
Country:US
Phone:914-353-1427
CAGE:59426

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 1.896%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:SEE PRODUCT LABEL FOR LIST OF NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS TOXIC BY CORROSIVITY.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION,BURNS. SKIN:IRRITATION.
    INHALED:N/K. INGESTED:IRRITATION,BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN BY MFR.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER. INHALED:N/K. INGESTED: GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NFR STATES "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CONSIDERED TO
    PRESENT A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD".

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE AND ABSORB ON INERT MATERIAL. STORE
    IN CLOSED CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:ACETIC ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE CONTAINER LABEL FOR STORAGE
    INSTRUCTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED.
Ventilation:USE HOOD OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:LAB GLOVES.
Eye Protection:LAB SAFETY GLASSES.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SEE PRODUCT LABEL FOR LIST OF NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS.

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

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EVAPORATION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTION WITH CERTAIN METALS MAY
    LIBERATE HYDROGEN (EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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