BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION -- PCR CORE KIT, 1578553  -- 6550-00N092972
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PCR CORE KIT, 1578553
MSDS Date:04/11/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N092972
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50414
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-0100
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-845-2000
Emergency Phone Num:317-845-2000
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:1578553
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL A. FAZIO
CAGE:32239
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50414
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-0100
Country:US
Phone:317-845-2000
CAGE:32239

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

Ingred Name:GLYCEROL
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
= Wt:50.
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
OSHA STEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:N/K 

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC: THE TOXICOLOGICAL
    PROPERTIES OF THIS PRODUCT HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED. GLYCEROL
    COMPONENT #1 CAN CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, AND EYE, SKIN,
    AND UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH CONTAMINATED EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EYES REMAIN
    IRRITATED. SKIN: FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER FOR AT LEA ST 15 MINUTES AS CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IS REMOVED.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF AREA REMAINS IRRITATED. DO NOT WEAR
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING UNTIL AFTER IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY CLEANED.
    INGESTION: KEEP VICTIM W ARM AND CALM. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF
    BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT. SHOULD BREATHING STOP, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION.

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

Flash Point:>200.C, 392.F
Extinguishing Media:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS KNOWN TO THE FLASH POINT
    OR EXPLOSION LIMITS. USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . IF POSSIBLE HAVE THIS
    PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE THE AREA. INITIATE CLEANING UP THE
    SPILL USING THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AS NOTED IN THE CONTROL
    MEASURES INFORMATION SECTION. IF THE PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP. IF THE
    PRODUCT IS IN SOLUTION,  USE AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CONTAIN/PICK
    UP THE SPILLED SOLUTION. ONCE SPENT, PLACE ALL CONTAMINATED
    DISPOSABLES INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL, LABEL, AND DISPOSE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
    INFORMATION.
Other Precautions:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE. USE
    NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER . A LAB COAT SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN
    HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT MOUTH PIPETTE. OBSERVE APPROPRIATE
    CHEMICAL HYGIENE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES. (SUP DAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
HYGIENE PRACTICES: DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
    REAGENTS. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THIS
    PRODUCT, WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.

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

Solubility in Water:SHOULD BE FAIRLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLUTION.

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

NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT, FLAME, OR PRESSURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

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

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