MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ACC. TO 91/155/EEC



Section 1.------------------Identification--------------------------------------------------------------

         Product:            human sVE-cadherin Module Set

         Catalog-No.:        BMS253MST, BMS253MST-UL, BMS253MST-PL

         Components:         BMS253MSTCA, BMS253MSTS, BMS253MSTBK, BMS253MSTPK

         Manufacturer:       Bender MedSystems GmbH

                             Campus Vienna Biocenter 2

                             A-1030 Vienna, Austria

                             Phone: +43-1-796 40 40 100

                             Fax: +43-1-796 40 40 400

                             customerserv@bendermedsystems.com



Section 2.------------------Composition/Information on Ingredients----------------------------------------------

       Component                    Ingredient             Concentration             Identification



Coating Antibody                    Proclin300                 <0.01%              EC No. 203-821-4

Standard Protein                    Proclin300                 <0.01%              EC No. 203-821-4

Biotin-Conjugate                    Proclin300                 <0.01%              EC No. 203-821-4

Streptavidin-HRP                         -                        -                        -

Sample Diluent                      Proclin300                 <0.01%              EC No. 203-821-4



Section 3.------------------Hazards Identification------------------------------------------------------------------------

         N/A



Section 4.------------------First Aid Measures-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

         Eyes and Skin:      Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated clothes before

                             reuse. Consult a physician if irritation persists.

         Ingestion:          Flush mouth with water. Get medical attention

         Inhalation:         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.



Section 5.------------------Fire Fighting Measures-----------------------------------------------------------------------

         Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2, Water

         Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A



Section 6.------------------Accidental Release Measures-------------------------------------------------------------

         Cotain spill and then clean up with copious amount of water. Avoid contact with skin and clothing.



Section 7.------------------Exposure Control/Personal Protective Measures-----------------------------------

         Do not pipette by mouth.

         Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where kit reagents or samples are handled.

         Avoid contact of skin or mucous membranes with kit reagents or specimens.

         Rubber or disposable latex gloves and protective clothing should be worn while handling kit reagents or specimens.

         Avoid splashing or generation of aerosols.



Section 8.------------------Handling and Storage------------------------------------------------------------------------

         Store product and all components at -20°C



Section 9.------------------Physical and Chemical Properties-------------------------------------------------------

         N/A



Section 10.-----------------Stability and Reactivity----------------------------------------------------------------------

         Stable



Section 11.-----------------Toxicological Information------------------------------------------------------------------

         Acute effects:      May cause skin and eye irritation.

                             May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

                             May cause irritations to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

                             May be harmful if swallowed.

         Chronic effects:    Have not been thoroughly investigated.



Section 12.-----------------Ecological information----------------------------------------------------------------------

         Generally not hazardous for water. Do not dispose via sewage system.



Section 13.-----------------Disposal guidelines---------------------------------------------------------------------------

         Dispose all excess reagents and samples in biohazardous waste. Alternatively excess reagents and samples, as well

         as empty reagent containers can be autoclaved for at least one hour prior to discarding.

         Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.



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Section 14.-----------------Transport information-----------------------------------------------------------------------

          Product and all components should be transported at 2-8°C.



Section 15.-----------------Regulatory information and considerations-----------------------------------------

          N/A



Section 16.-----------------Other-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

         The above information is believed to be correct to the best of our current knowledge. MedSystems Diagnostics GmbH

         does not guarantee this to be all-inclusive and shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling of or

         contact with the above product. All materials and mixtures may present unknown hazards and should be used with

         caution. See purchase order, packing slip, package insert, and invoice for additional terms and conditions of sale.









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