MILES INC DIAGNOSTICS DIV -- 4583 OCT COMPOUND  -- 6850-00F034342
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:4583 OCT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:10/05/1992
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F034342
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MILES INC DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:511 BENEDICT AVE
City:TARRYTOWN
State:NY
ZIP:10591-5097
Country:US
Info Phone Num:914-631-8000
Emergency Phone Num:914-631-8000
CAGE:GO161
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MILES INC DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:1127 MYRTLE ST
Box:3100
City:ELKHART
State:IN
ZIP:46515-3100
Country:US
Phone:800-348-8100
CAGE:GO161
Company Name:TECHNICON INSTRUMENTS CORP/BAYER CORP DIAGNOSTIC DIV
Address:511 BENEDICT AVE
Box:City:TARRYTOWN
State:NY
ZIP:10591-5005
Country:US
Phone:914-353-1427
CAGE:59426

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

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS FOR INGREDIENTS
Fraction by Wt: NONE

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF MISTS MAY CAUSE MINOR
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SWALLOWING MAY CAUSE GI IRRITATION. EYES:
    MAY CAUSE MILD DISCONFORT ON PROLONGED CONTACT. SKIN: MAY CAUSE
    MILD IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION/DISCOMFORT

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR/GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NECESSARY.
    INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, RINSE OUT MOUTH W/WATER & GIVE A GLASS OF
    WATER/MILK TO DILUTE MATERIAL. SKIN: RINSE CONTACTED AREA W/WATER.
    WASH  W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 20 MINS.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE IN A
    DISPOSABLE CONTAINER. WIPE UP AREA W/DAMP PAPER TOWEL & DISCARD
    INTO CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT TEMP & CONDITIONS AS
    INDICATED ON THE PRODUCT LABEL.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING. CONTACT LENSES
    SHOULDN'T BE WORN IN THE LABORATORY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM
Protective Gloves:LATEX/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT/APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VISCOUS, WHITE TO PALE YELLOW SOLUTION. SLIGHT
    ALCOHOL ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2/CO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL/STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS. THE PRODUCT CONTAINERS ARE HD POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC.

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