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                    P R O D U C T S : Calibration Standard and Amino Acid Test Mixture

                         Cat. No. 011006P, 012006P, 012506H, 012506C, 1700-0070,

                                       1700-0150, 1700-0155, 1700-0170



                                              Section I � General



                           CAS #:      None

                       FORMULA:        See enclosed list

                  CHEMICAL NAME:       Amino acid

                 CHEMICAL FAMILY:      Aqueous solution



                                   Section II � Hazardous Ingredients



                                   1: Not hazardous

                                      Contains < 1% wt/vol of citric acid (CAS# 77-92-9); 3�43 naturally-occuring

                                      non-hazardous amino acids; < 1% wt/vol of phenol (CAS# 108-95-2) as a

                                      preservative; and other non-hazardous salts in water



                                           Section III � Physical Data



              VAPOR PRESSURE:          < 17 mm Hg @ 20°C

                  BOILING POINT:       100°C (approximately)

                   APPEARANCE:         Clear solution

        % VOLATILITY BY VOLUME:        96+

                     SOLUBILITY:       Aqueous solution



                                           Section IV � Toxicity Data



                        RTECS #:       Not applicable

                   RTECS NAME:         Not applicable

                       TOXICITY:       Not established

          THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE:       Not established

                       REVIEWS:        Please refer to Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS)

                                       for complete information.



                                Section V � Health Hazards and First Aid



                  ACUTE EFFECTS:       May cause minor skin irritation.

                CHRONIC EFFECTS:       Not established

                    EYE CONTACT:       Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

                   SKIN CONTACT:       Wash with soap and water.

                     INHALATION:       Not applicable

                      INGESTION:       Rinse mouth with water insuring rinse is not swallowed. Drink 2 glasses of

                                       water to dilute and induce vomiting by touching finger to back of victim’s

                                       throat. Get medical attention.









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                                  Section VI � Fire and Explosion Hazards



                    FLASHPOINT:          Not flammable

           EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:          Not applicable

       FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURE:           Not applicable

              UNUSUAL HAZARDS:           Not applicable

         EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES:           Not applicable



                                            Section VII � Reactivity



                     GENERAL: Stable

            INCOMPATIBILITIES: Primary and secondary amines will cause non-hazardous contamination of

                               the material.

     HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR

      DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Will not occur.



                                  Section VIII � Spill or Leak Procedures



                 SPILL PROCEDURE: Wear eye protection and gloves. Soak up spill with rags, paper towels,

                                  sponge, etc., and rinse away or discard. Clean spill area with water.

                  WASTE DISPOSAL: Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.



                           Section IX � Precautions for Handling and Storage



             SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Chemical safety goggles, vinyl / latex / or rubber gloves, safety shower with

                               eye-wash.

          HANDLING PROCEDURES: Avoid eye and skin contact. Do not ingest. Wear safety glasses and gloves.

          STORAGE PROCEDURES: Store at - 4°C.





This information is believed to accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. It is offered

only for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Pickering Laboratories disclaims any liability incurred

from the use of this product and shall not in any event be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages

arising from such use. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be

valid where such product may be subject to federal, state, or local laws or regulations.









© Pickering Laboratories, Inc. June 2000                  2                       0500-3012-B / Cal Std / AA Test Mix