BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP DIAGN -- 109223 RNA                                   
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MSDS Safety Information 
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FSC: 6550
MSDS Date: 08/11/1997
MSDS Num: CGHKJ
LIIN: 00F054579
Product ID: 109223 RNA
MFN: 01
Responsible Party
Cage: 32239
Name: BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address: 9115 HAGUE ROAD
Box: 50414
City: INDIANAPOLIS IN 46250-0100
Info Phone Number: 317-845-2000
Emergency Phone Number: 317-845-2000
Preparer's Name: MICHAEL A FAZIO
Review Ind: Y
Published: Y
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Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. 
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Cage: 32239
Name: BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address: 9115 HAGUE RD
Box: 50414
City: INDIANAPOLIS IN 46250-0100
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Contractor Summary 
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Cage: 32239
Name: BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address: 9115 HAGUE RD
Box: 50414
City: INDIANAPOLIS IN 46250-0100
Phone: 317-845-2000
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Ingredients 
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Cas: 63231-63-0
RTECS #: RF0772520
Name: RIBONUCLEIC ACID	  *97-4*
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Health Hazards Data 
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: NO
Skin: NO
Ingestion: NO
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION.
First Aid: EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION:
  KEEP WARM & CALM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF
  NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: VENTILATE AREA. INITIATE CLEAN UP. IF THE PRODUCT IS
  DRY, MOP UP/IN SOLUTION, USE AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CLEAN UP. ONCE THE
  ABSORBENT IS SPENT, PLACE ALL CONTAMINATED DISPOSABLES INTO A SUITABLE CON
  TAINER, SEAL, LABEL & HOLD FOR DISPOSAL.
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Handling And Storage Precautions: GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN
  HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Other Precautions: DON'T MOUTH PIPETTE. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information 
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Flash Point Text: 392F
Extinguishing Media: USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE GARMENTS. IF POSSIBLE,
  HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE SCENE.
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Control Measures 
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Respiratory Protection: NONE REQUIRED.
Ventilation: GENERAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves: RUBBER/CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH STATIONS & DELUGE SHOWERS, LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
  OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL HYGIENE. WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health: DON'T EAT, DRINK/SMOKE WHILE WORKING
  W/REAGENTS. (RNA IS FROM YEAST).
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Physical/Chemical Properties 
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Solubility in Water: COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor: PRE-PACKED COLUMNS
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Reactivity Data 
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: EXCESSIVE HEAT, FLAME & PRESSURE.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
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Toxicological Information 
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Ecological Information 
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MSDS Transport Information 
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Regulatory Information 
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Other Information 
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HAZCOM Label 
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Product ID: 109223 RNA
Cage: 32239
Company Name: BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Street: 9115 HAGUE RD
PO Box: 50414
City: INDIANAPOLIS IN
Zipcode: 46250-0100
Health Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 10/12/1999
Status Code: A
Origination Code: G
Hazard And Precautions: EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION.
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