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

MSDS NAME:TRIS DILUENT, 710618901 & 704212901
NIIN:00N011809
MSDS Number: BJHYT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS, BIOMEDICAL PRODUCTS DEPT
Address:1007 MARKET ST
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Country:US
Info Phone Num:302-992-4132
Emergency Phone Num:800-441-3637
Preparer's Name:KEN WOODLIN
CAGE:B0589
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DUPONT E I DE NEMOURS AND CO INC, POLYMER PRODUCT-TEFLON
    CO.
Address:1007  MARKET ST
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Country:US
Phone:800-523-0372/346-4748
CAGE:9V583
Company:E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO
Address:RAKETSTRAAT, 100, RUE DE LA FUSEE
City:BRUSSEL
Country:BE
Phone:32-(0)15-401.505
CAGE:B0589

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

Name:TRIS HYDROXYMETHYLAMINOMETHANE
CAS:77-86-1
RTECS #:TY2900000

Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED.
    SKIN:POSSIBLE MILD IRRITATION. EYE:POSSIBLE IRRITATION.
    INGEST:MINIMAL TOXICITY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHAL:NO SPECIFIC INTERVENTION INDICATED AS COMPOUND NOT
    LIKELY TO BE HAZARDOUS. GET MD IF NECESSARY. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER.
    EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MD. INGEST:NO
    SPECIFIC INTER VENTION INDICATED AS COMPOUND NOT LIKELY TO BE
    HAZARDOUS. GET MD IF NECESSARY.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, WATER SPRAY, WATER FOG, CHEMICAL FOAM,
    ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY POWDER, DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HAZARDOUS GASES PRODUCED IN FIRE ARE HCL,
    NO*X, CO, CO*2.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REVIEW FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD & SAFETY
    PRECAUTIONS BEFORE CLEAN UP. MOP UP SPILL; FLUSH TO SEWER W/PLENTY
    OF WATER. USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING
    CLEAN UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO
    NOT STORE W/OXIDIZERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO LABEL/PRODUCT
    INSERT SHEET.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS 
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES. 
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Vapor Pres:18 @25C
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:>1.0
pH:8.55
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0 (WATER = 1.0)
Solubility in Water:AQUEOUS
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, AQUEOUS SOLUTION, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL, NO*X, CO, CO*2, 

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY OF WATER. DISPOSE
    I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGS.

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