MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Rohm and Haas Company 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION OPTIDOSE™ 96 Test Kit Product Code : 7000350 MSDS Date : 03/14/07 OPTIDOSE™ is a trademark of Rohm and Haas Company or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates Italics denote a revision from previous MSDS. COMPANY IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Rohm and Haas Company 100 Independence Mall West Philadelphia, Pa 19106-2399 HEALTH EMERGENCY : 215-592-3000 SPILL EMERGENCY : 215-592-3000 CHEMTREC : 800-424-9300 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS No CAS REG NO WEIGHT (%) 1 Disaccharides Not Hazardous 71.40 2 Protein buffer Not Hazardous 22.62 3 Protein Not Hazardous 3.77 4 Water 7732-18-5 1.88 See Section 8, Exposure Controls / Personal Protection 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Primary Routes of Exposure Inhalation Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Inhalation of test kit contents may cause the following: - irritation of nose and throat Eye Contact Test kit contents may cause the following: - irritation Skin Contact Test kit contents may cause the following: - irritation Ingestion Material is possibly harmful if swallowed. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Move subject to fresh air. Eye Contact Flush eyes with a large amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if irritation persists. Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Consult a physician if irritation persists. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly before reuse. Ingestion If swallowed, give large quantities of water to drink. See a physician. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep airway clear. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flash Point Not Applicable Auto-ignition Temperature Not Applicable Lower Explosive Limit Not Applicable Upper Explosive Limit Not Applicable Unusual Hazards Toxic fumes are generated when material is exposed to fire or fire conditions. Extinguishing Agents Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. Personal Protective Equipment Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure-demand MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Special Procedures Move containers promptly out of fire zone. If removal is impossible, cool containers with water spray. Remain upwind. Avoid breathing smoke. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Protection Appropriate protective equipment must be worn when handling a spill of this material. See SECTION 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection, for recommendations. If exposed to material during clean-up operations, see SECTION 4, First Aid Measures, for actions to follow. Procedures Keep spectators away. Floor may be slippery; use care to avoid falling. Contain spills immediately with inert materials (e.g. sand, earth). Transfer spilled material into suitable containers for disposal. CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Storage Conditions Keep from freezing. Avoid temperature extremes during storage; ambient temperature preferred. Do not store this material near food, feed or drinking water. Store away from excessive heat (e.g. steampipes, radiators), from sources of ignition and from reactive materials. Store in a dry area. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Handling Procedures Do not handle material near food, feed or drinking water. Other Improper disposal or re-use of this container may be dangerous and illegal. Refer to applicable local, state and federal regulations. Dispose empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration as allowed by state and local authorities. Avoid inhalation of smoke if incinerated. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limit Information No CAS REG NO WEIGHT (%) 1 Disaccharides Not Hazardous 71.40 2 Protein buffer Not Hazardous 22.62 3 Protein Not Hazardous 3.77 4 Water 7732-18-5 1.88 Comp. ROHM AND HAAS OSHA ACGIH No. Units TWA STEL TWA STEL TWA STEL 1 mg/m3 None None 15 a None 10 None 2 None None None None None None 3 None None None None None None 4 None None None None None None ________________________________________ a Total Dust Respiratory Protection A respiratory protection program meeting OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. None required under normal operating conditions. Eye Protection Use safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1 or approved equivalent). Engineering Controls (Ventilation) None required under normal operating conditions. Other Protective Equipment Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Trace amounts of reagent in plastic and glass containers State Solid Viscosity Not Applicable Specific Gravity (Water = 1) No Data Vapor Density (Air = 1) Not Applicable Vapor Pressure Negligible Melting Point No Data Boiling Point No Data Evaporation Rate (BAc = 1) Not Applicable See Section 5, Fire Fighting Measures 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Instability This material is considered stable. However, avoid exposure to excessive heat. Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition may yield the following: - carbon dioxide - carbon monoxide - toxic fumes Hazardous Polymerization Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization. Incompatibility Avoid contact with the following: - strong oxidizers - reducing agents - amines 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Data No toxicity data are available for this material. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No Applicable Data 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Procedure For disposal, incinerate or landfill at a permitted facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations (see 40 CFR Part 268). 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION US DOT Hazard Class NONREGULATED 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Workplace Classification This product is considered non-hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR 1910.1200). This product is not a 'controlled product' under the Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).