BAYER CORP -- ALBUSTIX, 2191  -- 6505-00-715-0237
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALBUSTIX, 2191
MSDS Date:12/13/1995
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-715-0237
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BAYER CORP
Address:511 BENEDICT AVE
City:TARRYTOWN
State:NY
ZIP:10591
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-348-8100
Emergency Phone Num:219-264-8400;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:T.E. GARLAND
CAGE:JO283
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BAYER CORP
Address:100 BAYER RD
Box:4913
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15205-9741
Country:US
Phone:800-662-2927
CAGE:JO283
Company Name:TECHNICON INSTRUMENTS CORP/BAYER CORP DIAGNOSTIC DIV
Address:511 BENEDICT AVE
Box:City:TARRYTOWN
State:NY
ZIP:10591-5005
Country:US
Phone:914-353-1427
CAGE:59426

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

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A
    CRITICAL HAZARD TO MAN OR ENVIRONMENT. ACUTE:INHALATION, SKIN
    CONTACT AND EYE CONTACT:SHOULD NOT CAUSE ANY HEALTH CONCERNS.
    INGESTION:IF INGESTION SHOULD OCCUR P ATIENT MAY FEEL
    UNCOMFORTABLE. TREAT ASINDICATED. CHRONIC:NO CHRONIC EFFECTS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE ARE CURRENTLY KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
    MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUN TS OF
    WATER. CALL MD . INGEST:HAVE PATIENT DRINK 2-8 OZ GLASSES OF WATER
    OR MILK TO DILUTE & CONTACT MD FOR FURTHER CARE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WHATEVER IS REQUIRED FOR SURROUNDING AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP OR PICK UP & PLACE IN A DISPOSABLE
    CONTAINER. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF PRODUCT STRIPS HAVE NOT BEEN
    DETERMINED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT TEMPERATURE & CONDITIONS AS
    INDICATED ON PRODUCT LABELS.
Other Precautions:SEE PRODUCT LABEL OR PACKAGE INSERT FOR INSTRUCTIONS
    ON HANDLING STRIPS DURING TEST USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . THERE IS NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Solubility in Water:NOT SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SMALL SQUARE PAPER PAD FASTENED TO PLASTIC STRIP.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:THIS PRODUCT IS STABLE AS SOLD IF USED AS
    DIRECTED. THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC CONDITIONS TO AVOID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PLASTIC STRIPS:POLYSTYRENE STRIPS W/CHEMICALLY
    IMPREGNATED PAPER FIXED TO IT. DISPOSE I/A/W LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGS. INCIN OF PROD COULD PRODUCE TRACE AMOUNTS OF
    TOXIC GASES. CHECK Y OUR LOCAL REGS BEFORE INCINERATION.

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