Abaxis, Inc.
3240 Whipple Road
Union City, CA 94587
Tel: 510-675-6500
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Part Number: 400-1031, 400-0031
Piccolo® Reagent Disc – Basic Metabolic Panel Plus
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name / CAS # / Wt. %Triton X-100 / 9002-93-1 / < 1.8
Tris(hydroxymethyl)amino Methane / 77-86-1 / < 5.8
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Avoid contact and inhalation. Chemicals are in the form of solid reagent beads and diluent encased in a plastic disc. Under normal use there is no potential for exposure.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: Flush eyes with cold water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash area with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Get medical attention.
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguisher media: Extinguish with water spray, dry powder, or foam.
Special fire fighting procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, pressure demand, NIOSH approved and full protective gear.
Unusual fire and explosive hazards: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions from plastic.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Use appropriate absorbent and place in container for disposal.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Follow safe chemical handling procedures for handling and storage.
Wear gloves when handling the product.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear lab coat and gloves.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Data not available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: Excess heat or flame
Hazardous decomposition products: None under normal storage and use conditions
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological properties have not been investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipped with ice pack or in refrigerator. Follow federal and local regulations.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Data not available
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
The above information believed to be correct but does not purport to be inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Abaxis shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
MSDS: Piccolo® Reagent Disc – Basic Metabolic Panel Plus
Updated on 03/06/07
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