BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP DIAGNOSTICS DIV -- 791687 URIC ACID R2 FOR THE 737  -- 6550-00F037155
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:791687 URIC ACID R2 FOR THE 737
MSDS Date:11/23/1985
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F037155
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50100
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-845-2000/317-845-2684
Emergency Phone Num:317-845-2000/317-845-2684
Preparer's Name:DALE MARTIN
CAGE:32239
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50414
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-0100
Country:US
Phone:317-845-2000
CAGE:32239

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

Ingred Name:3,4-DICHLOROPHENOL
CAS:95-77-2
RTECS #:SK8800000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INGESTED/INHALED/ABSORBED
    THROUGH SKIN. CAUSE EYE & SKIN IRRITATIONS. IRRITATING TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EFFECTS MAY VARY FROM MILD
    IRRITATION TO SEVERE DESTRUCTION O F TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF INGESTED, INHALTED, ABSORBED THROUGH
    SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATIONS. IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. EFFECTS MAY VARY FROM MILD IRRITATION TO
    SEVERE DESTRUCTI ON OF TISSUE.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL/POLYMER FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES.
    COVER W/DRY LIME/SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER &
    HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL
    PICK UP IS COMPLETE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC RESPIRATOR IF
    REQUIRED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:LONG SLEEVED RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE WASH, RUBBER APRON, LAB
    COAT/COVERALLS, RUBBER BOOTS, SAFETY PIPET FILLER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS BOTH SODIUM AZIDE & 3,4-DICHLOROPHENOL. MSDS GAVE
    SEPARATE INFORMATION FOR EACH INGREDIENT SO ENTERED AS A PART A & B
    LISTING EACH INGREDIENT SEPARATELY.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:293F
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS SOLID

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

ACID CHLORIDES/ANHYDRIDES, OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER
    IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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