CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP -- WASH/ZERO SOLUTION,478515  -- 6550-01-248-4795
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:WASH/ZERO SOLUTION,478515
MSDS Date:02/12/1993
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-248-4795
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP
Address:63 NORTH ST
City:MEDFIELD
State:MA
ZIP:02052
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-359-7711/800-255-3232
Emergency Phone Num:508-359-7711/800-888-8372 AFTER 5PM
CAGE:51404
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP A JOINT VENTURE
Address:63 NORTH ST
Box:City:MEDFIELD
State:MA
ZIP:02052-2308
Country:US
Phone:508-359-7711/ 800-255-8769
CAGE:51404

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN. ACUTE-
    EYES/SKIN:MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION. INHALATION:UNLIKELY.
    INGESTION:UNKNOWN. DO NOT SWALLOW. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SLIGHT EYE, SKIN IRRITATION

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP. EYES:FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    INHALATION:NOT RELEVANT. INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
    NEEDED.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF NEEDED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP SPILLS. RINSE SPILL AREA WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURE AND KEEP FROM
    FREEZING. HANDLE WITH CARE.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. AVOID EYE CONTACT. KEEP
    OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:LATEX RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Spec Gravity:1.02
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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