Product ID:CA 15-3 CALIBRATOR 9C08F
MSDS Date:11/20/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJZDP

Emergency Phone: 847-937-3386

Info Phone: 847-937-3386

Cage: 33110

Telephone: 847-935-7177

Cage: 33110

TRIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)AMINOMETHANE

CAS: 77-86-1

RTECS: TY2900000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 590-1780 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: FOR BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS:
NON-INTACT SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANES, PARENTERAL CONTACT. MAY AFFECT
THE KIDNEYS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF EXPOSURE. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP
& WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION: RINSE
MOUTH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:CO2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER/WATER SPRAY. FIGHT LARGER
FIRES W/WATER SPRAY/ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED
UNLESS EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR COMPONENTS ARE EXCEEDED.

Spill Release Procedures:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE WORN. HANDLE
AS POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS. PREVENT LIQUID & VAPOR FROM ENTERING
INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM, WORKPITS & CELLARS. CONTAIN W/APPROPRIATE
ABSORBANT MATERIAL. ABSORB W /LIQUID-BINDING MATERIAL; SAND,
DIATOMITE, ACID BINDERS, UNIVERSAL BINDERS, SAWDUST. CLEAN AREA
W/DETERGENT. APPLY A SUITABLE DISINFECTANT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE AS A POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS
MATERIAL. DON'T STORE TOGETHER W/ACIDS. PROTECT FROM HEAT & DIRECT
SUNLIGHT.

Respiratory Protection:APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE
USED IF AIRBORNE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS THE EXPOSURE
LIMITS.
Ventilation:GOOD VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:WATER PROOF
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/OTHER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.
Other Protective Equipment:LABORATORY COAT/PROTECTIVE GARB
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES & FEED.
WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS & AT THE END OF WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE PRODUCT IS A MIXTURE OF CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES FOR IN VITRO
DIAGNOSTIC USE.

Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Vapor Pres:23
pH:7.4
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, HEAVY METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES, TOXIC GASES;
HYDROGEN AZIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:USE WATER, IF NECESSARY W/CLEANSING AGENTS.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:DON'T ALLOW UNDILUTED PRODUCT/LARGE QUANTITIES OF IT TO
REACH GROUND WATER, WATER COURSE/SEWAGE SYSTEM.

State Regulatory Information:22 HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. 32 CONTACT
W/ACIDS LIBERATES VERY TOXIC GAS. SAFETY PHRASES: 2 KEEP OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN. 13 KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK & ANIMAL
FEEDINGSTUFFS. 36 WEAR SUITABLE PROTEC TIVE CLOTHING. 46 IF
SWALLOWED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY & SHOW THIS
CONTAINER/LABEL.