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

MSDS NAME:T01-1927-53/T21-1929;CREATININE DLUENT
NIIN:01-142-1102
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BGNRR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TECHNICON INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
Address:11 BENEDICT AVENUE
City:TARRYTOWN
State:NY
ZIP:10591-5005
Country:US
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:OTHER COMPONENTS (NOT SPECIFIED)

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITANT TO EYES AND SKIN;MAY
    CAUSE EYE DAMAGE. CHRONIC:NOT KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES AND SKIN;POSSIBLE
    EYE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

Eyes:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER;CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:WASH
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INGESTION:CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CONSIDERED TO PRESENT A FIRE
    HAZARD;USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUND FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE NOTED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION:NEUTRALIZE AND
    DILUTE WITH WATER,TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A
    DISPOSABLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:DIL HCL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AS DIRECTED ON THE CONTAINER
    LABEL;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IN CASE OF AN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS OR AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS SOLUTION

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
THIS PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE;AVOID CONTACT WITH METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.

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

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

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