BIO-RAD LABORATORIES CLINICAL DIV -- BIO-GEL P-2 FINE GEL 100G  -- 6505-00F055259
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BIO-GEL P-2 FINE GEL 100G
MSDS Date:01/22/1997
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F055259
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIO-RAD LABORATORIES CLINICAL DIV
Address:2000 ALFRED NOBEL DR
City:HERCULES
State:CA
ZIP:94547-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:510-724-7000/510-741-1000
Emergency Phone Num:510-724-7000/510-741-1000
Preparer's Name:L CUMMINGS/K TALMADGE
CAGE:10987
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIO-RAD LABORATORIES
Address:3300 REGATTA BLVD
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:CA
ZIP:94804
Country:US
Phone:415-232-7000
CAGE:10987

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

Ingred Name:POLYACRYLAMIDE-CO-METHYLENE-BIS-ACRYLAMIDE
CAS:25034-58-6

=====================  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: IRRITATING EFFECT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:INHALATION: SUPPLY FRESH AIR. EYES: RINSE OPENED EYE FOR
    SEVERAL MINS UNDER RUNNING WATER. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER/WATER SPRAY. LARGE FIRES:
    WATER SPRAY/ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP RECEPTACLE TIGHTLY SEALED.
Other Precautions:PREVENT FORMATION OF DUST. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES &
    SKIN. KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STUFFS, BEVERAGES & FEED.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR BRIEF EXPOSURE/LOW POLLUTION USE RESPIRATORY
    FILTER DEVICE. FOR INTENSIVE/LONGER EXPOSURE, USE RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTIVE DEVICE THAT IS INDEPENDENT OF CIRCULATING AIR.
Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC
Eye Protection:TIGHTLY SEALED GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS & AT THE END OF WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITISH PARTICULATE FORM; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF TOGETHER W/HOUSEHOLD
    GARBAGE. DON'T ALLOW PRODUCT TO REACH SEWAGE SYSTEM. DISPOSE OF
    IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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