CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP -- CHLORIDE REAGENT  -- 6550-00F038767
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLORIDE REAGENT
MSDS Date:03/11/1993
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F038767
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP
Address:132 ARTINO ST
City:OBERLIN
State:OH
ZIP:44074-1206
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919-632-2381/800-888-8372
Emergency Phone Num:919-632-2381/800-255-2121
CAGE:24143
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP GILFORD SYSTEMS
Address:132 ARTINO ST
Box:City:OBERLIN
State:OH
ZIP:44074-1206
Country:US
Phone:216-774--1041
CAGE:24143

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

Ingred Name:MERCURIC THIOCYANATE
CAS:592-85-8
RTECS #:XL1550000
Fraction by Wt: 0.06%
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG(HG)/CUM SKIN
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:MERCURY(II) CHLORIDE, MERCURIC CHLORIDE
CAS:7487-94-7
RTECS #:OV9100000
Fraction by Wt: 0.02%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM HG MSHA
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM HG

Ingred Name:MERCURIC NITRATE
CAS:10045-94-0
RTECS #:OW8225000
Fraction by Wt: 0.003%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:100 UG/CUMM
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: OF MERCURIC COMPOUNDS MAY
    BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION OF MERCURIC COMPOUNDS MAY BE FATAL.

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

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE APPROPRIATE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER ABSORBENT, THEN FLUSH
    AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT TEMP LISTED IN PACKAGE INSERT
    (64.4-77F). DON'T PIPETTE BY MOUTH.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, MOUTH/SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING TO PREVENT
    REPEATED/PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL: SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LABORATORY COAT, EYEWASH STATION, EMERGENCY
    SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW SOLUTION

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS @ 64.4-77F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MERCURIC ION, THIOCYANATE ION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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