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

MSDS NAME:T01-1927-53/T21-1928;CREATININE COLOR REAGT
NIIN:01-142-1102
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BGNRQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TECHNICON INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
Address:511-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:PICRIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:88-89-1
RTECS #:TJ7877000
Fraction by Wt: 0.50%
OSHA PEL:S, 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9192

Name:OTHER COMPONENTS (NOT SPECIFIED)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD LO,ORAL-RABBIT:120 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES AND
    SKIN. CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES AND SKIN;NO OTHER
    OTHER DATA AVAILABLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN.

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

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

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

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

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;TAKE UP WITH
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A DISPOSABLE CONTAINER.

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

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

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IN CASE OF AN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH,APRON;FULL EYES & SKIN PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST;WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WHEN DRY,PICRIC ACID IS A POTENTIAL EXPLOSIVE;PRIOR TO DISPOSAL RINSE
    THE PRODUCT CONTAINER SEVERAL TIMES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER;AVOID CONTACT WITH METALS.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

HCC:C2
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COPPER,ZINC & LEAD;IT MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE SALTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,OPEN FLAMES,DO NOT ALLOW CONTENTS TO
    DRY OUT.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DO NOT ALLOW CONTENTS TO DRY OUT.

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

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

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