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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HELENA LABORATORIES
1530 Lindbergh Dr./P.O. Box 752
Beaumont, TX 77704-0752
USA Toll Free 800-231-5663
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DATE PREPARED: 5/13/2009
REVISION: 3
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1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT NAME: SPIFE ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE - 20,40 KIT
PRODUCT NO.: 3345,3346
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2. INGREDIENTS (THE ABOVE KIT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS):
PRODUCT NUMBER PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION (LABEL NAME) COMMENTS
552395 SPIFE ALK PHOS GEL KIT
551959 CITRIC ACID DESTAIN
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT CAS # %
CITRIC ACID 77-92-9 100% MSDS ATTACHED
552394 SPIFE ALK PHOS GEL
552055 SPIFE ALK PHOS REAGENT KIT
551232 ALK PHOS REAGENT NON-HAZARDOUS
551234 ALK PHOS DILUENT
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT CAS # %
2-AMINO-2-METHYL-1 124-68-5 15% MSDS ATTACHED
PROPANOL
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ATTACHED IS THE MSDS FOR THE ABOVE NAMED HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HELENA LABORATORIES
1530 Lindbergh Dr./P.O. Box 752
Beaumont, TX 77704-0752
USA Toll Free 800-231-5663
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DATE PREPARED: 5/13/2009
REVISION: 3
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1. IDENTIFICATION:
NAME: CITRIC ACID
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2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
CHEMICAL NAME/COMMON NAME CAS # % EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
CITRIC ACID 77-92-9 100 NIF NIF
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NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
NL = Not Listed NIF = No Information Found
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:
INHALATION? SKIN? INGESTION?
X X X
ACUTE EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE:
EYES: CAN CAUSE SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE STINGING,
TEARING, REDNESS, AND SWELLING OF EYES. CAN INJURE EYE TISSUE.
SKIN: CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE REDNESS AND
BURNING OF SKIN AND OTHER SKIN DAMAGE.
INHALATION: BREATHING SMALL AMOUNTS OF THIS MATERIA DURING NORMAL HANDLING
IS NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL EFFECTS. BREATHING LARGE AMOUNTS MAY BE
HARMFUL.
INGESTION: SWALLOWING SMALL AMOUNTS OF THIS MATERIAL DURING NORMAL
HANDLING IS NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL EFFECTS. SWALLOWING LARGE AMOUNTS
MAY BE HARMFUL.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY DAMAGE TOOTH ENAMEL.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYE CONTACT: FLUSH EYES GENTLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE
HOLDING EYELIDS APART; SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN CONTACT: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP
AND WATER. IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. LAUNDER
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
INHALATION: IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, MOVE INDIVIDUAL AWAY FROM EXPOSURE AND
INTO FRESH AIR. IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, ADNINISTER OXYGEN. KEEP PERSON WARM AND QUIET;
SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF INDIVIDUAL IS DROWSY OR
UNCONSCIOUS, DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH; PLACE INDIVIDUAL ON THE LEFT
SIDE WITH THE HEAD DOWN. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN, MEDICAL FACILITY, OR POISON
CONTROL CENTER FOR ADVICE ABOUT WHETHER TO INDUCE VOMITING. IF POSSIBLE,
DO NOT LEAVE INDIVIDUAL UNATTENDED.
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5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED): >100癈
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL UEL
NIF
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5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA (cont):
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), DRY CHEMICAL.
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: NO SPECIAL FIRE HAZARDS ARE KNOWN TO
BE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT. WEAR FULL FIREFIGHTING TURN-OUT GEAR
(FULL BUNKER GEAR), AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SCBA).
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NIF
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6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: SHOVEL
MATERIALS INTO CONTAINERS. THROUGHLY SWEEP AREA OF SPILL TO CLEAN UP
ANY RESIDUAL MATERIAL. SWEEP UP MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL OR RECOVERY.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: CONTAINERS OF THIS
MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPITED. SINCE EMPTIED CONTAINERS
RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPOR, LIQUID, AND/OR SOLID), ALL HAZARD
PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN THE DATA SHEET MUST BE OBSERVED. STORE IN A
COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCE.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: NIF
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): IF NEEDED, USE A NIOSH-
APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. (ASK YOUR SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE.)
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: MECHANICAL:
X
OTHER:
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
EYE PROTECTION: GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: WEAR NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS
AND LEGS.
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9. PHYSICAL DATA:
BOILING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20 = 1):
NA
pH .2.2@10 g/L
VAPOR PRESSURE (MM HG.): MELTING POINT: 153癈
0
AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 1010癈
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9. PHYSICAL DATA (cont):
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): NO DATA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: APPEARANCE AND ODOR: ODORLESS
SOLUBLE
WHITE CRYSTALLINE
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
STABILITY: UNSTABLE: STABLE: X
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): STRONG ALKALIS
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OF BY-PRODUCTS: CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON
MONOXIDE, HYDROCARBONS
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
MAY OCCUR: WILL NOT OCCUR: X
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
LD50/LC50: LD50 MOUSE: 5040 MG/KG
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: CITRIC ACID DID NOT CAUSE HARMFUL EFFECTS ON
DEVELOPING FETUS WHEN GIVEN IN THE DIET OF LABORATORY ANIMALS, EVEN AT
CONCENTRATIONS WHICH WERE HARMFUL TO THE PREGNANT ANIMALS.
IRRITANCY, SENSITIVITY: NIF
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP? IARC? OSHA?
NL
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
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NIF
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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NOT DANGEROUS GOODS
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH, OR ANY OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE DEFECTS.
HEALTH FLAMMABILITY REACTIVITY OTHER
HMIS 1 1 0
NFPA 1 1 0
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NONE
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
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The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty,
expressed or implied, is made.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HELENA LABORATORIES
1530 Lindbergh Dr./P.O. Box 752
Beaumont, TX 77704-0752
USA Toll Free 800-231-5663
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DATE PREPARED: 5/13/2009
REVISION: 3
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1. IDENTIFICATION:
NAME: 2-AMINO-2-METHYL-1-PROPANOL
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3. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
CHEMICAL NAME/COMMON NAME CAS # % EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
2-AMINO-2-METHYL-1-PROPANOL 124-68-5 98 NE NE
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NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
NL = Not Listed NIF = No Information Found
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3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:
INHALATION? SKIN? INGESTION?
X X X
ACUTE EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE:
EYES: SEVERELY IRRITATING. CONTACT MAY CAUSE PAIN AND SEVERE
REDDENING AND INFLAMATION OF THE CONJUNCTIVA. BURNS MAY BE POSSIBLE.
SKIN: SEVERELY IRRITATING. THIS MATERIAL WILL CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION,
RESULTING IN REDDENING, ITCHING AND INFLAMATION. BURNS MAY BE
POSSIBLE.
INHALATION: THIS MATERIAL WILL CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. SYMPTOMS CAN INCLUDE: SNEEZING, COUGHING, BURNING, ITCHING AND/OR
TROUBLE BREATHING. THIS MATERIAL MAY CAUSE INJURY OR ILLNESS IF INHALED.
INGESTION: IF INGESTED, THIS MATERIAL MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE MOUTH,
THROAT AND GASTOINTESTINAL TRACT. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. HUMAN
ORAL DOSE HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 1 OZ. AND 1 PINT (OR 1 POUND)
FOR A 150 POUND (70KG) PERSON.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: CHANGES IN UTERINE WEIGHT.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYE CONTACT: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. EYELIDS SHOULD BE HELD AWAY FROM THE EYEBALL TO ENSURE
THOROUGH RINSING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER, FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES, WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING MUST BE LAUNDERED BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS.
INHALATION: SAFELY REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
INSTITUTE CARDIOPULMNARY RESUCITATION (CPR). IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
ENSURE CLEAR AIRWAY AND GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
CONSCIOUS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
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5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:
FLASH POINT (METHOD USED): 67癈 (152.6癋)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL UEL
NO DATA
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5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA (cont):
MSDS: 2-AMINO-2-METHYL-1-PROPANOL Page 8 of 10
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: USE A WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM,
ALL PURPOSE FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PRESSURE-DEMAND, (MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED OR
EQUIVALENT) AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. EVACUATE THE AREA AND FIGHT
FIRE FROM A SAFE DISTANCE.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. VAPORS CAN
FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES AT TEMPERATURES AT OR ABOVE THE FLASH POINT.
IRRITATING AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES MAY BE EMITTED UPON THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION.
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6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES:
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: CAUTION
SHOULD BE EXERCISED REGARDING PERSONNEL SAFETY AND EXPOSURE TO THE
SPILLED MATERIAL. WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ABSORB SPILL WITH INERT
MATERIAL (EXAMPLE: DRY SAND OR EARTH) THEN PLACE IN A CHEMICAL WASTE
CONTAINER. CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY UNDER QUALIFIED SUPERVISION
OBSERVING PRECAUTIONS IN PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTION. AFTER REMOVAL,
SCRUB THE CONTAMINATED AREA WITH DETERGENT AND FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH
WATER. ABSORB WASH LIQUID AND PLACE IN THE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER. DO
NOT FLUSH TO SEWER. AVOID RUNOFF INTO STORM SEWERS AND DITCHES WHICH
LEAD TO WATERWAYS.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: DO NOT GET IN EYES,
ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR
SMOKING. STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
AND UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. STORE
AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: MECHANICAL:
X
OTHER:
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: USE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN
HANDLING.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION(cont):
EYE PROTECTION: AVOID EYE CONTACT WITH THIS MATERIAL. WEAR CHEMICAL
SAFETY GOGGLES. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH THIS
SUBSTANCE.
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OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: ADDITIONAL PROTECTION MAY BE NECESSARY TO
PREVENT SKIN CONTACT INCLUDING USE OF APRON, GAUNTLETS, BOOTS,
IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE SUIT AND FACE SHIELD OR SPLASH GOGGLES.
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9. PHYSICAL DATA:
BOILING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20 = 1):
165癈 0.934
pH NIF
VAPOR PRESSURE (MM HG.): MELTING POINT:
3.9 31癈
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 3.0
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: APPEARANCE AND ODOR:
NIF CLEAR VISCOUS
SOLUTION
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
STABILITY: UNSTABLE: STABLE: X
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG
OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG ACIDS.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OF BY-PRODUCTS: MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES UNDER
FIRE CONDITIONS. COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE, AND NITROGEN OXIDES.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
MAY OCCUR: WILL NOT OCCUR: X
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
RTECS NO: UA5950000
LD50/LC50: THE ORAL LD50 IN RATS IS = 2900 MG/KG. ORAL LD50 ?MOUSE =
2150 MG/KG. ORAL TDLo ?RAT = 44800 MG/KG/8W-C (TOXIC EFFECTS: LIVER ?br>
OTHER CHANGES, SKIN AND APPENDAGES ?HAIR, RELATED TO CHRONIC DATA ?br>
DEATH). REGISTRY OF THE TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES(RTECS(R)).
INHALATION TCLo ?RAT = 230 UG/M3/4H/13W-I (TOXIC EFFECTS: CARDIAC ?br>
CHANGES IN HEART WEIGHT; LUNGS/THORAX/RESPIRATION ?CHANGES IN LUNG
WEIGHT; RELATED TO CHRONIC DATA ?CHANGES IN UTERINE WEIGHT).
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION(cont):
CARCINOGENICITY: NTP? IARC? OSHA?
NL NL NL NL
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: SEE SECTION 3
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NO DATA AVAILABLE
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, NOS
HAZARD CLASS: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID UN/NA CODE UN1993
PACKAGING GROUP: III
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: NONE
LABELS REQUIRED: NONE
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED ON THE INVENTORY OF EXISTING CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA). TSCA SECTION 8(b).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH, OR ANY OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE DEFECTS.
HEALTH FLAMMABILITY REACTIVITY OTHER
HMIS 2 2 0
NFPA 2 2 0
=========================================================================
16. OTHER INFORMATION: NONE
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The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty,
expressed or implied, is made.
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