ABBOTT LABS, DIAGNOSTICS DIV, PRICING DEPT 943 -- 1685  -- 6550-01-317-4921
<pre>=====================  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.

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