MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR IMMULITE 2000 INTACT PTH

                                      SAMPLE DILUENT L2PHZ

1    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

TRADE NAME: IMMULITE 2000 Intact PTH Sample Diluent                                                                            PRODUCT CODE: L2PHZ

                                                       5700 W. 96th St., Los Angeles CA 90045

MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER: Diagnostic Products Corporation

                       Emergency Phone Number: (800) 372-1782 Phone Number: (800) 372-1782                                  Fax Number: (310) 645-9999

PRODUCT COMPONENTS & CATALOG NUMBERS: Intact PTH Sample Diluent L2PHZ

PRODUCT FORMAL NAME: Diagnostic Reagent                       PRODUCT CHEMICAL NAME: Aqueous Solution



2    HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Kit Component(s): L2PHZ

Hazardous                        Percent           CAS Number                      EEC                            Symbol               Index #

Component                                                                          Classification

In compliance with U.S. OSHA regulations, the chemical ingredients in these products have been determined not to be health hazards and do not

comprise 1.0% or more (0.1% for carcinogens) of the mixture. There are no hazardous ingredients in this product pursuant to the EEC Directive Number

88/379.



3    HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Not Applicable



4    FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT: Flush with copious amounts of fresh water for at least 15 minutes.

SKIN CONTACT: Wash well with mild soap and copious amounts of fresh water. Remove any contaminated clothing. Flush skin surface with

additional water.

INGESTION: Flush mouth with copious amounts of water. Do not swallow rinse water.

INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen as needed. If victim is not breathing, administer artificial

respiration or CPR.

If warranted, seek medical attention. If possible, save sample of material that caused reaction for use in determination of appropriate

treatment.



5    FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEASURES

Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire. No special equipment or procedures are required. There is no explosion potential.



6    ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Absorb spills of reagents and patient samples with absorbent paper, taking care not to spread the material. Clean spill area with a freshly made 0.5%

sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution. Discard all materials used to absorb spill and disinfect area into biohazard waste collection for proper disposal.



7    HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: Do not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics in laboratory areas. Do not pipet patient samples or reagents by mouth. Avoid splashing or

aerosol formation. Use all reagents in accordance with the relevant package insert. Avoid high temperatures and keep from freezing during transport.

STORAGE: Store all reagents as directed in the relevant package insert.



8    EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when working with reagents or patient specimens, including lab coats, disposable gloves and eye

protection. Avoid hand/mouth contact. Wash hands as soon as possible after handling reagents or patient specimens.

Control Parameters of Hazardous Ingredients:

Not Applicable









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                                      SAMPLE DILUENT L2PHZ

9    PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Liquid                             Color: Clear                           Odor: None                              pH: N/A

Boiling Point: 100oC                               Melting Point: 0oC                     Flash Point: N/A                        Inflammability: N/A

Autoinflammability: N/A                            Explosiveness: N/A                     Oxidizing Properties: N/A

Vapor Pressure: N/A                                Relative Density: N/A                  Solubility in water: Complete



10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY

The reagents in the kit are stable under the storage conditions described in the package insert. Hazardous decomposition will not occur. There are no

known strong incompatibilities.



11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not applicable



12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not applicable



13 DISPOSAL

Dispose in accordance with applicable laws.



14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Proper Shipping Name: In vitro diagnostic reagents

Hazard Class: None

Identification Number: None



15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Pursuant to U.S. OSHA regulations and the EEC Directive Number 88/379, the only hazardous ingredients associated with this product are those listed

in Section 2 above.



The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide.

The user should determine the suitability of this information for the intended use of the product and adopt appropriate

safety precautions. DPC shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above

product. Contact DPC for further information.

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Date MSDS first initiated: December 3 1997

Date MSDS Revised: March 16, 2001                                                                             Prepared By: J.M. Smoot, Jr.

Sections Revised: 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 15









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