Material Safety Data Sheet
Authorization date: 11/03/2000
Revision date: 06/14/2002
Print Date: 11/12/2004
Version: 0
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name: IRON STANDARD
Product number: 1985922
Global material number: 12146401216
Business area: Centralized Diagnostics.
Product line: Calibrator/Control/Standard.
Instrument type: Not applicable.
Supplier: Emergency telephone number:
Roche Diagnostics Corporation CHEMTREC:
9115 Hague Road 1-800-424-9300 (U.S. or Canada)
Indianapolis, IN 46250 1-703-527-3887 (International)
Site Phone Number: 1-800-428-5074
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS Number Weight % OSHA PEL: OSHA STEL: ACGIH TLV: ACGIH STEL:
No hazardous components >1%, NONE N/A NA NA NA NA
>0.1% carcinogen
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
NFPA Ratings: Health= 0 Flammability= 0 Reactivity= 0
Special Definitions: A=Allergen CA=Carcinogen CO=Corrosive F=Flammable H=Harmful I=Irritant Ox=Oxidizer PB=Potential Biohazard
R=Reproductive S=Sensitizer T=Toxic T+=Highly Toxic W=Water Reactive
Principle routes of exposure: Ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Inhalation: None
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea
Skin contact: None
Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation
Sensitization: The following chemical(s) may cause sensitization:
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: None known
Additional information: None
Target organ effects: The following chemical(s) have target organ effects:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Consult a physician. Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen
Skin contact: Rinse with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before re-use
Ingestion: Consult a physician. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice
Eye contact: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Notes to physician: None determined
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, co2, water spray or `alcohol` foam
Unusual hazards: None known
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Evacuate personnel to safe areas
Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods for cleaning up: Never return spills in original containers for re-use. Sweep up or vacuum (if powder) or soak up with
inert absorbent material (if liquid), then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container, and label for
disposal
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Protect from contamination. Wear personal protective equipment
Storage: No special precaustions required
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is not required under normal use of this product. If respiratory protection is
needed, follow the OSHA regulation, 29CFR1910.134. Always use a NIOSH approved respirator when
necessary
Hand protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin contact. Replace torn or punctured gloves promptly
Skin and body protection: Wear appropriate body protection to prevent skin contact
Eye protection: Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact
Hygiene measures: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing
Exposure limit(s)
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point/range: No information available
pH: Neutral.
Physical state: Liquid.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Polymerization: Not applicable
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide
Materials to avoid: Strong acids and strong bases
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: No data available
Skin: No data available
Oral: No data available
Mutagenic effects: No data is available on the product itself
Reproductive toxicity: No data is available on the product itself
Carcinogenic effects:
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bioaccumulation: Not determined
Aquatic toxicity: Not applicable
Ecotoxicity effects:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste from residues / unused products: Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations. This
product, if unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous waste regulatory
authority. Residue from fires extinguished with this material may be hazardous.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Is product hazardous to ship? No
DOT
Proper shipping name: None
UN Number: Not applicable Hazard class: Not applicable Subsidiary risk: Not applicable Packing group: Not applicable
ICAO/IATA
Proper shipping name: None
UN Number: Not applicable Hazard class: Not applicable Subsidiary risk: Not applicable Packing group: Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Regulations:
U.S. TSCA/SARA/CERCLA Regulatory Information: The following chemicals are listed under the following TSCA/SARA/CERCLA lists
U.S. Clean Air Act (CAA): The following chemicals are listed under the following CAA lists
U.S. Clean Water Act (CWA): The following chemicals are listed under the following CWA lists
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Prop 65): The following chemicals are listed under the California Prop 65 list
Canadian Regulations:
Canada DSL Inventory List - This product does not comply with DSL
Canada NDSL Inventory List - This product does not comply with NDSL
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reason for revision: Not applicable
References: None
Additional advice: None
Prepared by: Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Safety and Environmental Department, MSDS Contact: 317-521-7425
The information, data and recommendations contained herein are based upon information believed by Roche Diagnostics Corporation ("RDC"), after reasonable
investigation and research, to be accurate; however, RDC does not warrant the accuracy of this information. All materials and mixtures may present unknown hazards
and should be used with caution. When necessary or appropriate, independent opinions regarding the risk of handling or exposure should be obtained from trained
professionals. RDC disclaims any warranty against patent infringement and the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Customer's
sole and exclusive remedy shall be replacement of the product or return of the product and refund of the purchase price, at RDC's option. In no case shall RDC be
liable for incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits.
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