PIERCE CHEMICAL CO -- 0023225/1879970/0023223/0023224 BCA PROTEIN ASSAY REAGENT  -- 6810-00F032509
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:0023225/1879970/0023223/0023224 BCA PROTEIN ASSAY REAGENT
MSDS Date:05/11/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F032509
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PIERCE CHEMICAL CO
Address:3747 N MERIDIAN RD
Box:117
City:ROCKFORD
State:IL
ZIP:61105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-435-2960
Emergency Phone Num:800-435-2960
CAGE:60088
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PIERCE CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:117
City:ROCKFORD
State:IL
ZIP:61105
Country:US
Phone:815-968-0747
CAGE:60088

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COPPER SULPHATE, CUPRIC SULFATE PENTAHYDRATE
CAS:7758-99-8
RTECS #:GL8900000
Fraction by Wt: 4%
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM (CU)

Ingred Name:PROPRIETARY MIXTURE

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
    WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: FLUSH OUT MOUTH
    W/WATER, INSURING RINSE IS NOT SWALLOWED. GIVE ABOUT 1/2 PINT (250
    ML)  WATER OR MILK TO DILUTE. OBTAIN MEDICALATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
    ALONG W/NORMAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ABSORB W/ASORBANT
    CLOTH THEN WASH CLOTH UNDER RUNNING WATER TO DRAIN. WASH AREA
    THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: GENERAL ROOM TYPE. MECHANICAL (GENERAL):
    CEILING/WINDOW FAN
Protective Gloves:VINYL, RUBBER, LATEX
Eye Protection:GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCTS CONTAINS TWO REAGENTS A & B.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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