BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION -- ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, 556602  -- 6550-00N092974
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, 556602
MSDS Date:10/23/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N092974
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.:556602
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:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

=====================  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:THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS
    PRODUCT HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO CARCINOGENS
    (NTP, IARC, OR OSHA).
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH CONTAMINATED EYE(S) WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EYE(S) REMAIN
    IRRITATED. SKIN: FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF
    WATER FOR AT  LEAST 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 VICT IM WARM & 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 OF THE FLASH
    POINTS OR EXPLOSION LIMITS. USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . IF POSSIBLE HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE
    SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE. NFPA HAZARD
    IDENTIFICATION RATING SYSTEM: HEALTH - 1; FIRE - 0; REACTIVITY - 0.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE THE AREA. INITIATE CLEANING UP THE
    SPILL USING THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AS NOTED IN THE EXPOSURE
    CONTROL INFORMATION SECTION. IF PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP. IF PRODUCT
    IS IN SOLUTION, USE ABS ORBENT MATERIAL TO CLEAN UP SPILLED
    SOLUTION. ONCE ABSORB SPENT, PLACE ALL CONTAMINATED DISPOSABLES
    INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL, LABEL AND HOLD FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
    INFORMATION. GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN HANDLING
    THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT MOUTH PIPETTE! OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL
    HYGIENE AND AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN  OR EYES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
    REAGENTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . A
    LAB COAT SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:UPON COMPLETION OF WORK ACTIVITIES INVOLVING
    THIS PRODUCT, WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S FAX NUMBER: +1 (317) 576-4409.

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

Vapor Pres:NOT APPLICABLE (MMHG)
Vapor Density:N/A(AIR=1)
Spec Gravity:NOT APPLICABLE (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT APPLICABLE (N/I=1)
Solubility in Water:PROD SHOULD BE FAIRLY SOL
Appearance and Odor:PRE-PACKED COLUMNS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT APPLICABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL HANDLING AND STORAGE
    CONDITIONS. AVOID EXCESS HEAT, FLAME AND PRESSURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHLOROFORM
    WHICH
IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER
AND/OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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