i-STAT CONTROL LEVELS 1, 2, AND 3



MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



Section 1 � Name and Product

Address:

BioNostics Inc., 7 Jackson Road, Devens, MA, 001432

Product Name                       PART NUMBER:                             CONTACT:

I-STAT Control Level 1,2, and 3    131000                                   Director of Quality Assurance

I-STAT CVC Levels 1 and 5          131500                                   Kathy Storro

                                   1422301

                                   132000

                                   1422201

Chemical Family/Product type: DATE OF PREPARATION:                          EMERGENCY PHONE:

Aqueous Based Quality Control      10/29/1998                               800-776-3856







Section 2 � Composition

Chemical Name:

Organic Buffers                       Glucose                               Stabilizers

Inorganic Salts                       Lactate                               Preservatives

O2, N2, C02                           Urea

De-ionized water                      Creatinine





Section 3 � Physical Data

Boiling Point: 100 deg c              Melting point: 0 deg c                Specific Gravity: N/A

Vapor pressure at 20 C: N/A           Percent volatile by wgt: N/A          Vapor density: N/A

Evaporation rate: N/A                 Solubility in water: soluble          Appearance/Odor: Colorless

                                                                            Odorless





Section 4 � Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash point: N/A                                        Flammable limits (LEL/UEL): N/A

Extinguishing Media: N/A

Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A

Explosion Potential: N/A





Section 5 � Health and Hazard Data

Threshold limit value (TLV): No established, do not ingest.

Effect of Overexposure:

Ingestion � although non-toxic, do not ingest.

Inhalation � N/A

Skin Absorption � N/A

Skin Contact � contains materials that may be mildly irritating. Avoid prolonged contact.

Eye contact � may be mildly irritating. Flush with water immediately.

Chronic effects of overexposure � no specific information available.

Other � contains no human-based materials however use universal precautions.

Emergency and First Aid procedures

Eye contact � Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 min. and seek medical attention if irritation persists

Skin contact � Remove contaminated clothing and wash contact area with soap and water

Ingestion � if appreciable quantities are swallowed, seek medical attention

Inhalation � N/A









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Section 6 � Reactivity Data

Stability: Stable                                                    Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur

Conditions to Avoid: N/A

Materials to avoid: N/A

Hazardous decomposition products: N/A





Section 7 � Spill and Disposal Procedures

Steps to be taken in case of spill or leak:

Use paper towels to collect for disposal. Wash area thoroughly with soap and water. Wear protective

gloves.

Waste disposal method:

Landfill or incinerate contaminated material according to current regulations.





Section 8 � Personal Protection Information

Respiratory protection: N/A

Ventilation:

Local exhaust � N/A

Mechanical � N/A

Hand Protection: Protect hands from glass with gloves, tissue, or gauze when opening.

Eye Protection: N/A

Other protective Equipment Lab coat





Special Precautions

N/A



The information contained herein has been compiled from data presented in various technical sources and is believed to be

accurate. Bionostics Inc. makes no warranties and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information. It is the

user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of this information and to assure the adoption of necessary safety precautions.









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