BIO-RAD LABORATORIES CLINICAL DIV -- 1610712 TRICINE 100 G  -- 6850-00F054734
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1610712 TRICINE 100 G
MSDS Date:01/22/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F054734
=== 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
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:TRICINE, N-(TRI(HYDROXYMETHYL)METHYL)GLYCINE
CAS:5704-04-1

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

=======================  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:
    USE WATER SPRAY/ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM

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

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T ALLOW TO ENTER SEWERS/SURFACE/GROUND
    WATER. PICK UP MECHANICALLY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED.

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

Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC
Eye Protection:NOT REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:USUAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR HANDLING
    CHEMICALS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:366.8-370F
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DON'T ALLOW UNDILUTED PRODUCT/LARGE QUANTITIES
    OF IT TO REACH GROUND WATER, WATER COURSE/SEWAGE SYSTEMS.

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