BIO-RAD LABORATORIES CLINICAL DIV -- 1610302 SDS SODIUM DODECYLSULFATE 1 KG  -- 6850-00F054733
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1610302 SDS SODIUM DODECYLSULFATE 1 KG
MSDS Date:01/22/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F054733
=== 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:510-724-7000/510-741-1000
Emergency Phone Num:510-724-7000/510-741-1000
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:SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE  *97-4*
CAS:151-21-3
RTECS #:WT1050000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IN CONTACT W/SKIN & IF
    SWALLOWED. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:INHALATION: IF UNCONSCIOUS, PLACE PATIENT STABLY IN SIDE
    POSITION FOR TRANSPORTATION. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/WATER & SOAP
    & RINSE THOROUGHLY. EYES: RINSE FOR SEVERAL MINS UNDER RUNNING
    WATER. OBTAIN  MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER/WATER SPRAY. LARGE FIRES:
    USE WATER SPRAY/ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM

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

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T ALLOW TO ENTER SEWERS/SURFACE/GROUND
    WATER. MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF TOGETHER W/HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE. DON'T
    ALLOW PRODUCT TO REACH SEWAGE SYSTEM. HAND OVER TO HAZARDOUS WASTE
    DISPOSERS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP RECEPTACLE TIGHTLY SEALED. KEEP
    AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES & FEED.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/THE EYES & SKIN. DANGER TO DRINKING
    IF EVEN SMALL QUANTITIES LEAK INTO THE GROUND.

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

Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC
Eye Protection:TIGHTLY SEALED GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:IMMEDIATELY REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS & AT THE END OF
    WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW SOLID W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DON'T ALLOW UNDILUTED PRODUCT/LARGE QUANTITIES
    OF IT TO REACH GROUND WATER, WATER COURSE/SEWAGE SYSTEMS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.