DIFCO LABORATORIES INC -- 2845 SALMONELLA H ANTIGENS  -- 6550-00F047302
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2845 SALMONELLA H ANTIGENS
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F047302
MSDS Number: BZGLK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DIFCO LABORATORIES INC
Address:920 HENRY ST
Box:331058
City:DETROIT
State:MI
ZIP:48232-2532
Country:US
Info Phone Num:313-462-8500/800-521-0851
Emergency Phone Num:313-462-8500/800-521-0851
Preparer's Name:ELLEN M BERNARD
CAGE:04487
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DIFCO LABORATORIES FORMERLY ON HENRY ST, DETROIT, MI
Address:17197 N LAUREL PARK DR SUITE 400
Box:City:LIVONIA
State:MI
ZIP:48152-2532
Country:US
Phone:313-462-8671
CAGE:04487

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

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC;
    ACGIH; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP; IARC - GROUP 2A) *96-1*
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 0.11%
ACGIH TLV:0.37 MG/CUM IC (2A)
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 420 MG/KG (FORMALDEHYDE)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE CANCER. REPEATED/PROLONGED
    EXPOSURE INCREASES RISK.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE UP W/DAMP SPONGE/MOP. FLUSH DOWN DRAIN
    W/PLENTY OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. DON'T GET IN
    EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. USE ONLY IN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE/LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE PEL FOR THE PRODUCT IS 2727 PPM/8H TWA.

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

Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TURQUOIS,BLUE, VIOLET LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

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

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