MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



                                          GLUTOL



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DATE PREPARED: 2-20-90            BY: Patrick L. Johnson





    SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS



PRODUCT: Glutol



SYNONYMS: Dextrose Solution (100 gm/180 ml)



MOLECULAR FORMULA (M.W.): Mixture.



CHEMICAL FAMILY: N/A



INGREDIENT (CAS #)               % OSHA PEL        ACGIH TLV

Dextrose Anhydrous (50-99-7)     55    N/A             N/A

Citric Acid (77-92-9)              0.6 N/A             N/A

Methylparaben (99-76-3)           0.01 N/A             N/A

Propylparaben (94-13-3)           0.01 N/A             N/A



            SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS



                    90-100o C

BOILING POINT:                             VAPOR PRESSURE:        N/A



MELTING POINT:       N/A                   VAPOR DENSITY:        N/A



SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.10 - 1.30            EVAPORATION RATE: N/A

(WATER = 1)                         (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)



WATER SOLUBILITY: Soluble.                 WATER REACTIVE:        No.



APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear, colorless, liquid with a sweet lemon taste and slight lemon odor.





                 SECTION 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT (METHOD):  N/A



AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A

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FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER: N/A                     UPPER: N/A



EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam as appropriate for

surrounding fire conditions.



SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fire fighters should wear full protective gear including

self-contained breathing apparatus.



UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May produce toxic fumes if heated to

decomposition.





                         SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA



STABILITY: Stable ( X ) Unstable ( )



INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): None known.



HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: May produce toxic fumes if heated to

decomposition.



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May Occur ( ) Will Not Occur ( X )





                            SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

TOXICITY: No toxicity data available for this material, however, toxicity is believed to be extremely

low. Allergic reactions may develop in a few rare cases.



CARCINOGEN LISTED BY:                  NTP        Yes ( )   No ( X )

                                       IARC       Yes ( )   No ( X )

                                       OSHA       Yes ( )   No ( X )

                                       Other      Yes ( )   No ( X )



ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion, contact.



SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:



   INHALATION: Not normally an inhalation hazard.



   EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation.



   SKIN CONTACT: May cause irritation.



   INGESTION: May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting and/or an

       allergic reaction.



CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Hyperglycemia may develop.

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MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: Hyperglycemia, diabetes

insipidus, glucose-galactose intolerance syndrome. Dextrose tolerance may be impaired in patients with

renal failure.



EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

  INHALATION: None normally required.



   EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally. If irritation develops

or persists, seek medical attention.



    SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, seek medical

attention.



   INGESTION: Not normally a hazard in small doses, however if a large dose is consumed, or

adverse or allergic reactions occur, seek medical attention immediately.



                 SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES



RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None normally required.



PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber.



EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles recommended.



VENTILATION: Normal room ventilation is usually adequate.



OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Appropriate laboratory apparel.



HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Do not eat, drink or smoke near this material. Wash any

contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid wearing contact lenses when working with this material due

to the possibility of increased severity of eye damage.





           SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: No special precautions required.



STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid exposure to heat or freezing. Store in a cool, dry place.



OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None.



                    SECTION 8 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES



STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR DISCHARGE: Wear rubber gloves and safety

glasses. Wash spill area with soap and water.



WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state, federal, and

environmental regulations.

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The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from reliable sources

and is believed to be correct as of the date issued. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the

appropriateness and applicability to their situation. Paddock Laboratories, Inc. disclaims any expressed

or implied warranty as to the accuracy of the above information and shall not be held liable for any

direct, incidental, or consequential damages from use or reliance on the above information.



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DEFINITIONS OF ABBREVIATIONS USED:



   ACGIH:       American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists



   CAS:         Chemical Abstract Service



   IARC:        Internal Agency for Research on Cancer



   IDLH:        Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health level



   LC50:        Median Lethal Concentration



   LD50:        Median Lethal Dose



   N/A:         Not available



   NTP:         National Toxicology Program



   OSHA:        Occupational Safety and Health Administration



   PEL:         Permissible Exposure Limit



   STEL:        Short Term Exposure Limit



   TLV:         Threshold Limit Value