Material Safety Data Sheet

IDENTIFICATION

Name:                        Actichrome?Protein C

Product Number:              836



TOXICITY HAZARDS

This product contains reagents that may contain one or more hazardous substances. Only those substances identified as potentially

hazardous are listed.



        Reagent/Component                     Chemical Name                  CAS Number           Percent                   LD50

  Protac                            Agkistrodon contortix snake venom             NA              < 0.1%                      NA

                                    Tris                                        77-86-1            3.5%            rat, oral ?5900 mg/kg

  Substrate Additive                Imidazole                                  288-32-4             2%             rat, oral ?1880 mg/kg

                                    Sodium Chloride                            7647-14-5          12.5%            rat, oral ?3750 mg/kg

  Spectrozyme?aPC                  p-nitroanaline                              100-01-6          < 0.1%            rat, oral ?750 mg/kg



HEALTH HAZARD DATA

All of the above listed chemicals may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Nasal irritation, eye reddening, and allergic

reactions may result from overexposure.



FIRST AID:                                       If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. In case of skin

                                                 contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove

                                                 contaminated clothing. In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water

                                                 for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers.

                                                 Seek medical attention.



                                                 In case of ingestion, if the victim is conscious, drink several glasses of water or milk to

                                                 dilute stomach contents. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.



FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA



FLAMMABILITY:                                    Solutions are non-flammable. Boxing, instruction papers and powdered reagents are

                                                 flammable.



EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:                             Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.



SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING                            Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with

PROCEDURES:                                      skin.



REACTIVITY DATA



HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION                             May produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:                        Does not occur.









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SPILL, LEAK and DISPOSAL PROCEDURES



STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF                             Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust.

MATERIAL IS RELEASED                             Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. In case of

OR SPILLED                                       skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water and remove contaminated clothing.



WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:                            Sweep up and place in a covered waste disposal container. Observe all federal, state

                                                  and local environmental regulations.



PRECAUTIONS TO BE                                 Wear appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves,

TAKEN IN HANDLING                                 safety goggles. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

AND STORAGE                                       Wash thoroughly after handling.



TRANSPORT INFORMATION                             Proper shipping name: None

                                                  DOT:     This substance is considered non-hazardous for transport.

                                                  IATA:    Non-hazardous for air-freight.









The above information is believed to be correct, but does not claim to be complete or inclusive. It shall only serve as a guide for handling

purposes. American Diagnostica Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above

product.



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