ABBOTT LABS, DIAGNOSTICS DIV, PRICING DEPT 943 -- 1685 -- 6550-01-317-4921
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:1685 MSDS Date:06/01/1997 FSC:6550 NIIN:01-317-4921 Status Code:A === Responsible Party === Company Name:ABBOTT LABS, DIAGNOSTICS DIV, PRICING DEPT 943 Address:ABBOTT PARK AP-6C 4TH FLOOR City:NORTH CHICAGO State:IL ZIP:60064-3502 Country:US CAGE:33110 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC DIAGNOSTICS DIV Address:100 ABBOTT PARK RD Box:City:NORTH CHICAGO State:IL ZIP:60064 Country:US Phone:847-935-7177 CAGE:33110 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:TRADE SECRET COMPONENT Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 2 MG/M3C Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-CAN CAUSE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING. EYE-CONTACT WITH LIQUID MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION OR BURNS. SKIN-PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION OR BURNS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH; IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER & GET MEDIC AL ATTENTION. SKIN-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS ARE PRESENT AFTER WASHING. INGEST-FLUSH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER, ENSURING RINSE IS NOT SWALLOWED. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY (FOG), ALCOHOL-TYPE OR ALL PURPOSE TYPR FOAMS APPLIED BY MANUFACTURERS; CARBON DIOXIDE/DRY CHEMICAL. Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT SPRAY A SOLID STREAM OF WATER OR FOAM DIRECTLY INTO HOT, BURNING LIQUID; THIS MAY CAUSE FROTHING. USE SCBA & POROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. PREVENT RUN-OFF FROM ENTERING DRAINS, SEWERS & STREAMS. SPILLS MAY BE COLLECTED WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL, ADD WATER AND NEUTRALIZE TH E PH. FOR LARGE SPILL USE A NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:MATERIAL IS CLASSIFIED AS A CORROSIVE LIQUID. Other Precautions:PRODUCT RESDIUE MAY REMAIN ON OR IN "EMOPTY" PACKAGE. ALL PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING THE PRODUCT MUST BE USED IN HANDLING THE "EMPTY" PACKAGE AND RESIDUE. CLEAN BEFORE REUSING OR ALTERING PACKAGE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:AN APPROPIATE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID MISTS SHOULD BE WORN, IF NEEDED. Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED AT LEAST TEN AIR CHANGES PER HOUR FOR GOOD GENERAL VENTILA Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN. Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Supplemental Safety and Health MATERIAL IS CLASSIFIED AS A CORROSIVE LIQUID. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:C1 Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:604F,318C Vapor Pres:<18 MMHG Vapor Density:<1 Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SLIGHTLY VISCOUS SOLUTION WITH NO ODOR. Percent Volatiles by Volume:80 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES ALUMINUM, ORGANIC MATERIAL, HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS, STRONG ACIDS, MOST COMMON METALS. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/D ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE. WASH CONTAMINATED AREA WELL WITH SOAP AND WATER. AVOID INHALATION AND/OR SKIN CONTACT. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.