Product ID:010051 ACCUCHEK LINEARITY KIT
MSDS Date:08/22/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F028202
MSDS Number: BRBQZ

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000

Info Phone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 51169

Telephone: 317-845-2684

Cage: 51169

SODIUM THIMERFONATE

CAS: 5964-24-9

RTECS: OW3780000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL 0.03MG(HG)/CUM (SK)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1MG (HG)/CUM (SK)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION FROM SOLUTION & TOXIC
FROM SODIUM THIMERFONATE. EYES: IRRITATION FROM SOLUTION.
INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION FROM SOLUTION & TOXIC FROM
SODIUM THIMERFONATE. INGESTION: TOX IC FROM SODIUM THIMERFONATE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. INGESTION: KEEP VICTIM WARM & CALM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES LABORED, GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHING
STOPS, A DMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA AS APPROPRIATE FOR SITE SPECIFIC
CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE GARMENTS AS NECESSARY.

Spill Release Procedures:PERSONS CLEANING UP SPILL SHOULD WEAR PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ONCE SPILL CLEAN UP IS COMPLETE, RINSE AREA
W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. STORE IN A
SEALED CONDITION. HANDLE VIALS W/CAUTION.
Other Precautions:DON'T MOUTH PIPETTE. OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL
HYGIENE. DON'T EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING W/THESE
SOLUTIONS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH BEFORE EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING. USE GOOD LABORATORY
TECHNIQUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, ODORLESS SOLUTION.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

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