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Product Catalog Number: A2596 Precaution: For In-Vitro Use Only.
Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR
1910.1200) a chemical mixture is considered hazardous if
Name (on Label): Urine Cup
it contains 1.0% or more of a hazardous compound or
0.1% or more of a known carcinogen. Since this product
does not contain hazardous material in excess of these
amounts, no specific Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
is required.
However, in the interest of general laboratory safety, the
following precautionary measures are recommended.
Section I ?NAME AND PRODUCT
Distributor's Name: Vital Diagnostics, Inc. Emergency Telephone Number:
1-760-602-8700
Address: 27 Wellington Road Telephone Number for Information:
Lincoln, RI 02865 1-401-642-8400; 1-800-345-2822
Date Prepared:
6/1/08
Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
NFPA OSHA
Hazardous Components CAS # Health Fire Reactivity Conc. TLV
% (WT) PEL
None determined to be
hazardous. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
TLV: Threshold Limit Value established by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1986-87.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: N/A Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/A Melting Point: N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water: N/A Other Physical Data: N/A
Appearance and Odor: N/A
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Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A Flammable Limits
Lower Explosive Limit: Upper Explosive Limit:
N/A
N/A
Extinguishing Media: N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability: Unstable Conditions to Avoid: None.
Stable X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: N/A
Hazardous Polymerization May Occur Conditions to Avoid: None.
Will Not Occur X
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation: Yes Skin: Yes Ingestion: Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Avoid ingestion of reagents as toxicity has not been determined.
Chronic: N/A
Acute: N/A
Carcinogenicity: N/A NTP: N/A IARC Monographs: OSHA Regulated: N/A
N/A
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: N/A
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: Although no MSDS is required by the standard, the following
general guidelines are given should reagents be inhaled, ingested, or exposed to eyes or skin.
Ingestion: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin: Flush skin with water for 15 minutes. Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eyes: Flush eyes including under the eyelids with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Inhalation: Provide fresh air. Restore or support breathing. Keep victim warm and quiet. Get medical
attention.
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Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: N/A
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state and local regulation.
Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing: N/A
Other Precautions: N/A
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): None required.
Ventilation: Local Exhaust: N/A Protective Gloves: Yes
Mechanical (General): N/A Eye Protection: Yes
Special: None. Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab Coat
Other: N/A Work/Hygienic Practices: Do not pipette by
mouth. Normal laboratory precautions are
recommended.
Section IX ?Other Information
Miscellaneous Information: None.
The information contained in this document is believed to be factual, however, nothing presented herein is
to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Vital Diagnostics shall be liable.
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