INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS, INC -- RAPID ANA II REAGENT -- 6550-01-258-6440 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RAPID ANA II REAGENT
MSDS Date:07/01/1992
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-258-6440
MSDS Number: BVFMZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS, INC
Address:2797 PATTERSON PLACE
City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30071
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-409-0713
Emergency Phone Num:404-409-0713
CAGE:67290
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INNOVATIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS, INC
Address:3404 OAKCLIFF ROAD, C-1
Box:City:ATLANTA
State:GA
ZIP:30340
Country:US
Phone:404-457-2691
CAGE:67290

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

Ingred Name:2-METHOXYETHANOL (METHYL CELLOSOLVE)  (SARA III)
CAS:109-86-4
RTECS #:KL5775000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.
OSHA PEL:S, 25 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 PPM; 9394

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 2460 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. PROLONGED
    EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
    VOMITING. CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH
    SKIN READILY. CHRONIC-TERATOGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MFR ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER
    IS TERATOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY
    CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING. SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD TAKE EXTRA
    PRECAUTIONS AGAINST EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MED ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
    PERSIS T. INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING, DRINK 1-2GLASSES OF WATER OR
    MILK. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
    MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
    AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES. FLUSH SPILLS WITH LARGE
    AMOUNT OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
    KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. DO NOT REMOVE MATERIAL FROM ORIGINAL
    PACKAGE. FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN HIGH
    VAPOR CONDITONS OR POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS
    OR MISTS.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL TO KEEP LEVELS BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PROCEDURE. WASH
    THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPONENTS OF TEST KIT: 20 TEST PANELS; 1 DROPER TUBE TEST REAGENT; 20
    REPORT FORM; 2 DISPOSABLE INCUBATION TRAYS.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO PALE YELLOW FREE FLOWING LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN CONFORMITY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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