BIO-RAD LABORATORIES CLINICAL DIV -- 170-9058 ACRYLAMIDE/BIS SOLUTIONS -- 6810-00F045789 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:170-9058 ACRYLAMIDE/BIS SOLUTIONS
MSDS Date:01/27/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F045789
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIO-RAD LABORATORIES CLINICAL DIV
Address:2000 ALFRED NOBEL DR
City:HERCULES
State:CA
ZIP:94547-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:510-232-7000
Emergency Phone Num:510-232-7000
Preparer's Name:ROY WOOD
CAGE:10987
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIO-RAD LABORATORIES
Address:3300 REGATTA BLVD
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:CA
ZIP:94804
Country:US
Phone:415-232-7000
CAGE:10987

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

Ingred Name:ACRYLAMIDE	(ANTICIPATED CARCINOGEN BY NTP)  *95-4*
CAS:79-06-1
RTECS #:AS3325000
Fraction by Wt: 0-40%
OSHA PEL:0.3 MG/CUM (SKIN)
ACGIH TLV:.03 MG/CUM SKIN (A2)
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:N,N'-METHYLENEBIS-ACRYLAMIDE       *95-4*
CAS:110-26-9
RTECS #:AS3678000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 295 MG/KG ACRYLAMIDE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: AIRBORNE ACRYLAMIDE IS
    READILY ABSORBED THROUGH THE LUNG, OVEREXPOSURE MAY BE NEUROTOXIC.
    EYES: CAN PRODUCE CONJUNCTIVAL IRRITATION. SKIN: READILY ABSORBED
    THROUGH UNBROKEN SKIN. INGESTION : NEUROTOXICITY CAN RESULT AFTER
    SWALLOWING SMALL AMOUNTS/MAY BE DELAYED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL
    DAYS/WEEKS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, PEELING/REDNESS OF SKIN, SWEATING
    OF HANDS & FEET, NUMBNESS, TINGLING & WEAKNESS IN EXTREMITIES,
    UNSTEADY GAIT, DECREASED REFLEXES, DROWSINESS, NERVOUS SYSTEM
    DISTURBANCES, LOSS OF VIBRATI ON & POSITION SENSES, NUMBNESS &
    TINGLING OF THE LIMBS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS, EYE
    PROBLEMS, CENTRAL/PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AT ONCE. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    CPR. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, FOR LARGE SINGLE INGESTION, INDUCE
    VOMITING BY GIVI NG SYRUP OF IPECAC 30 ML FOLLOWED BY 2 GLASSES OF
    WATER/TOUCH BACK OF THROAT W/SPOON/FINGER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS/CONVULSING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE UNTIL ALL LIQUID HAS BOILED OFF. USE
    CO2, DRY CHEMICAL/WATER SPRAY FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DON'T USE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER STREAM.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY POLYMERIZE VIOLENTLY. AIRBORNE DUST
    CREATES AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING DURING
    CLEANUP PROCEDURES. COVER W/AN ABSORBENT, PICK UP & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION/DISPOSAL. POLYMERIZE THE
    ACRYLAMIDE TO POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL  FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.
    STORE AT 39.2F IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS. HANDLE IN A HOOD WHEN IN USE.
Other Precautions:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION. DON'T CUT, GRIND, WELD/DRILL ON/NEAR CONTAINER. PREVENT
    EYE & SCALP/SKIN CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES PROVIDE PROTECTION UP
    TO 10% THE PEL.
Ventilation:A CLOSED SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPLOYED. LOCAL EXHAUST: TO
    PREVENT/CONTROL SKIN CONTACT, DUST GENERATION & VAPOR RELEASE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:HEADCOVERING, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN,
    QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES, RUBBER SHOES, LONG SLEEVED COVERALLS, LAB
    COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USING & BEFORE
    EATING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WEAR CLEAN CLOTHING DAILY. IT IS MANDATORY TO SHOWER & CHANGE CLOTHES
    BEFORE LEAVING WORK. DON'T TAKE CLOTHES/SHOES HOME. DON'T
    CARRY/CONSUME FOOD, GUM, TOBACCO PRODUCTS/DRINKS IN THE WORK AREA.
    PRODU CT IS SOLD AS 30ML/500ML BOTTLES OF 30/40% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
    OF ACRYLAMIDE & METHYLENEBISACRYLAMIDE/MIX.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:221F
Vapor Pres:LIKE WATER
Vapor Density:LIKE WATER
Spec Gravity:1.04
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU ACETATE=1): AS WATER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS & ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
OXIDIZING & REDUCING AGENTS, BISULFIDES, PEROXIDES, ACIDS/BASES, VINYL
    INITIATORS, IRON, COPPER, ALUMINUM, BRASS,BRONZE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS >90F
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: CO, CO2,
    AMMONIA, NITROGEN OXIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:TEMPS >90F.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MAKE 100 ML OF A 10-20 W/V % ACRYLAMIDE SOLUTION
    IN WATER & PLACE IN A PLASTIC BAG LINING A 250-500 CC BEAKER. ADD
    500 UL 10% AMMONIUM PERSULFATE & UL TEMED, STIR & ALLOW TO
    POLYMERIZE FOR 1 HR. DISPO SE OF IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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