Product ID:8703-09 RPR ANTIGEN SUSPENSION, 3ML AMPULE
MSDS Date:10/26/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-199-1991
MSDS Number: BPGHK

Emergency Phone: 301-584-7169

Info Phone: 301-771-0100

Preparer: UNREADIBLE

Cage: 05545

Telephone: 410-584-7152

Cage: 04497

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AS DEFINED BY

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS AS DEFINED BY THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD,
HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR ACCIDENT INVOLVING THSI
MATERIAL, GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE SHOULD BE PRACTICED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF PRODUCT BECOMES INVOLVED IN A FIRE
SITUATION, EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING MATERIAL SHOULD BE
APPROPIATE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT WILL NOT BURN.

Spill Release Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL, DISSINFECT THE
EXPOSED AREA ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED PRECAUTIONS AGAINST
MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS. (SEE WASTE DISPOSAL)

Handling and Storage Precautions:THESE KITS CONTAIN DISPENSING NEEDLES
AND GLASS CAPILLARIES. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID PUNCTURE
WOUNDS.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ESTABLISHED PRECAUTIONS AGINST
MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS THROUGHOUT ALL PROCEDURES. PRIOR TO
DISCARDING, STERILIZE SPECIMEN CONTAINER AND OTHER CONTAMINATED
MATERIAL BY AUTOCLAVING.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Protective Gloves:LATEX GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:ANTIGEN IS IN WATER.
Appearance and Odor:ANTIGEN SUSPENSION-CLEAR SOLUTION WITH GREY BLACK
SEDIMENT.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:UNCONTAMINATED OR UNUSED LIQUID MATERIAL MAY BE
FLUSHED DOWN SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
ALL CONTAMINATED MATERIAL MUST BE STERILIZED BY AUTOCLAVING BEFORE
DISCARDING. FOLLOW ALL CURRENT FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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