AMES COMPANY, DIAGNOSTIC DIVISION -- CLINITEST REAGENT TABLETS  -- 6550-01-132-4952
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CLINITEST REAGENT TABLETS
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-132-4952
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMES COMPANY, DIAGNOSTIC DIVISION
Box:3100
City:ELKHART
State:IN
ZIP:46515
Country:US
Info Phone Num:219-264-8781
Emergency Phone Num:219-264-8781
CAGE:2L910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMES COMPANY, DIAGNOSTIC DIVISION
Box:3100
City:ELKHART
State:IN
ZIP:46515
Country:US
Phone:219-264-8781
CAGE:2L910
Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC, INC
Address:6301 HAAZELTINE NATIONAL DR, SUITE 100
Box:City:ORLANDO
State:FL
ZIP:32822-5199
Country:US
Phone:305-859-8281
CAGE:5B744

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

Ingred Name:CUPRIC SULFATE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7758-98-7
RTECS #:GL8800000
Fraction by Wt: .00%
OSHA PEL:1 MG (CU)/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG(CU)/M3; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: .00%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: .00%

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID
CAS:77-92-9
RTECS #:GE7350000
Fraction by Wt: .00%

Ingred Name:FILLER AND BINDER
Fraction by Wt: .00%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
    CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTIANS SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA). AVOID
    CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & CLOTHING. NOT FOR INTERNAL
    USE. CLINITEST TABLETS ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE TO MOISTURE FROM AIR OR
    WATER. EXCESSIVE  MOISTURE MAY CAUSE A CHEMICAL REACTION& A BOTTLE
    EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT GIVEN

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

First Aid:KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN NOT INSTRUCTED INUSE. NEVER TRANSFER
    TABLETS FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK
    LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK OR WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
    EXTERNAL -	FLOOD WITH WATER. EYES - FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE BELOW 30C (86F).
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS PROVIDES VERY LITTLE INFORMATION. PERHAPS BECAUSE IT IS
    WRITTEN BY THE VENDOR. NOTE THE % OF THE INGREDIENTS WHICH IS AS
    DESCRIBED.

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
Hazardous Decomposition Products:N/A	ETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS,
    CO2, CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NO EXCEPTIONA CISPOSAL METHODS NEEDED. FOR
    REACTED TABLETS, DISPOSE PER CUSTOMARY METHOD FOR URINE SPECIMENS.

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