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Product Catalog Number: 518-480 Note: Creatinine Reagent Set Components:
Picric Acid Reagent
Sodium Hydroxide Reagent
Name (on Label): ATAC?Creatinine Reagent Kit
Creatinine Standard
Section I ?NAME AND PRODUCT
Manufacturer'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
Picric Acid N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sodium Hydroxide 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: All components soluble in or Other Physical Data: N/A
miscible with water.
Appearance and Odor:
Picric Acid Reagent: Clear, yellow liquid.
Sodium Hydroxide Reagent: Clear, colorless liquid.
Creatinine Standard: Clear, colorless liquid.
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: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to
prevent contact with the eyes and skin.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Becomes explosive if allowed to dry. Must be kept at > 10% water
content.
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Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability: N/A Unstable Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Picric Acid incompatible with oxidizing agents. Sodium Hydroxide
Reagent incompatible with acids. Creatinine Standard (0.1M HCl) incompatible with carbonates and
hydroxides.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: None known
Hazardous Polymerization May Occur Conditions to Avoid: N/A
N/A Will Not Occur
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation: N/A Skin: Yes Ingestion: Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Chronic: N/A
Acute:
External: Sodium Hydroxide Reagent is caustic. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If in contact with
skin and eyes, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Creatinine Standard contains 0.1 M Hydrochloric Acid and can cause severe burns; permanent visual
damage may occur. Dermatitis and photosensitization may result from industrial contact.
Internal: Gastric Lavage. Call a physician.
Picric Acid Reagent' LD s.c. in frogs = 200 mg/kg. Human toxicity: local or generalized allergic reactions
may occur following topical use. Ingestion or percutaneous absorption may cause nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, abdominal pain, oliguria, anuria, yellow staining of skin (not icterus), pruritis, skin eruptions,
stupor, convulsions, death.
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:
Ingestion: Call a physician.
Skin: If in contact with skin, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyes: If in contact with eyes, flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation:
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Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Sprinkle Sodium Bicarbonate on spills to
neutralize 0.1 M Hydrochloric Acid or absorb Picric Acid, then may be cleaned up with hot soapy water
and sponge. Pour 5% Acetic Acid (vinegar) on Sodium Hydroxide Reagent to neutralize then may be
cleaned with hot, soapy water. Wear rubber gloves during cleanup.
Waste Disposal Method: May be disposed down standard sink with copious amounts of water. LEAD
PLUMBING IS TO BE AVOIDED.
Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing: Store at < 30癈. No special handling is known to be
necessary. Note: Picric Acid must never be allowed to crystallize to a state of dryness, as it becomes
explosive when rapidly heated or by percussion.
Other Precautions: N/A
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): N/A
Ventilation: Local Exhaust: N/A Protective Gloves: Recommended
Mechanical (General): N/A Eye Protection: Recommended
Special: N/A Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: N/A
Other: N/A Work/Hygienic Practices: Exercise the normal
precautions required for the handling of all
laboratory reagents. Pipetting by mouth is not
recommended for any laboratory reagent.
Section IX ?Other Information
Miscellaneous Information: N/A
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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