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MSDS Safety Information 
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NAME:ULTRAVIEW UNIVERSAL DAB CHROMOGEN

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
1910 E. Innovation Park Drive (800) 424-9300 (USA/Canada)
Tucson, Arizona 85755 (CHEMTREC)
(520) 887-2155 +1 (703) 527-3887 (International)
MSDS NUMBER: 00232138
SUBSTANCE: ultraView™ Universal DAB Chromogen
PRODUCT NUMBER(S): 253-4292
PRODUCT USE: clinical/research
CREATION DATE: Sep 06 2006
REVISION DATE: Mar 05 2009
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=1 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0
EC CLASSIFICATION:
No classification assigned.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
COLOR: colorless to amber
PHYSICAL FORM: liquid
ODOR: odorless
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: No significant target effects reported.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
INGESTION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects
3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT: NON-HAZARDOUS
CAS NUMBER: Not assigned.
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: 60-100
EC CLASSIFICATION: No classification assigned.
COMPONENT: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 8000
CAS NUMBER: 25322-68-3
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: 3-7
EC CLASSIFICATION: No classification assigned.
COMPONENT: 3,3'-DIAMINOBENZIDINE TETRAHYDROCHLORIDE
CAS NUMBER: 7411-49-6
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 231-018-9
PERCENTAGE: <1
EC CLASSIFICATION: No classification assigned.
COMPONENT: SODIUM METABISULFITE
CAS NUMBER: 7681-57-4
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 231-673-0
PERCENTAGE: <1
EC CLASSIFICATION: Xn; Xi
RISK PHRASES: 22-31-41
COMPONENT: HYDROUS CITRIC ACID
CAS NUMBER: 5949-29-1
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: <1
EC CLASSIFICATION: Xi
RISK PHRASES: 37-38-41
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not
breathing. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash contaminated areas with soap and water. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated
clothing before reuse. Get medical attention, if needed.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical
attention.
INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of
material or combustion by-products.
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: Not sensitive
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not sensitive
FLASH POINT: not flammable
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition or combustion products: oxides of carbon
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for
disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store between 2 C
and 8 C. See original container for storage recommendations. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 8000:
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (MW >200):
10 mg/m3 AIHA WEEL TWA (aerosol)
VENTILATION: Provide adequate ventilation. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles are recommended when there is a potential for eye contact.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
CLOTHING: Lab coat or apron.
GLOVES: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
PROTECTIVE MATERIAL TYPES: latex, vinyl
RESPIRATOR: No respirator is required under normal conditions of use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: liquid
APPEARANCE: clear
COLOR: colorless to amber
ODOR: odorless
BOILING POINT: Not available
FREEZING POINT: Not available
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available
WATER SOLUBILITY: miscible
PH: neutral
VOLATILITY: Not available
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None reported.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: oxidizing materials
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition or combustion products: oxides of carbon
POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 8000:
TOXICITY DATA: >20 gm/kg skin-rabbit LD50; >30 gm/kg oral-rat LD50
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: kidney disorders
3,3'-DIAMINOBENZIDINE TETRAHYDROCHLORIDE:
ADDITIONAL DATA: IARC has concluded that Benzidine and its salts are carcinogenic. Although this
substance is structurally related to Benzidine, there is no current evidence that it is a carcinogen.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Not regulated.
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated.
LAND TRANSPORT ADR: Not regulated.
LAND TRANSPORT RID: Not regulated.
AIR TRANSPORT IATA: Not regulated.
AIR TRANSPORT ICAO: Not regulated.
MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. REGULATIONS:
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart
B): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart
C): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370 Subparts B
and C):
ACUTE: No
CHRONIC: No
FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No
SUDDEN RELEASE: No
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: Not regulated.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a Controlled Product under Canada's Workplace Hazardous Material
Information System.
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:
EC CLASSIFICATION (CALCULATED):
No classification assigned.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
EC RISK PHRASES:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R 37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R 38 Irritating to skin.
R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
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