BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS -- 0342121 OXIDASE REAGENT -- 6550-01-164-3984 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:0342121 OXIDASE REAGENT
MSDS Date:08/07/1992
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-164-3984
MSDS Number: BQKKJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS
Address:250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
Box:243
City:COCKEYSVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:21030-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-771-0100/301-584-7169
Emergency Phone Num:301-771-0100/301-584-7169
CAGE:06531
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BECTON DICKINSON AND CO MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS DIV
Address:250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
Box:City:HUNT VALLEY
State:MD
ZIP:21030-1103
Country:US
Phone:410-771-0101
CAGE:05545
Company Name:BECTON DICKINSON AND CO, BECTON DICKINSON DIV.
Address:1 BECTON DR
City:FRANKLIN LAKES
State:NJ
ZIP:07417-1884
Country:US
Phone:201-847-4000, 800-333-4831
CAGE:06531
Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:20100 E 357H DR
Box:City:AURORA
State:CO
ZIP:80011-8154
Country:US
Phone:303-340-2727
CAGE:4S896

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

Ingred Name:TETRAMETHYL-P-PHENELENEDIAMINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
CAS:7647-01-0
Fraction by Wt: 1%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, MURIATIC ACID        
    HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:7 PPM
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 11 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN & EYE IRRITATION, CORROSIVE,
    BURNS TO EYES, SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE & SKIN IRRITATION, CORROSIVE, BURNS TO
    EYES, SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

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

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. WASH SKIN TWICE
    W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER/MILK. DON'T
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTEN TION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T SPLASH. PRODUCT IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. NEUTRALIZE W/SODA
    ASH/SLAKED LIME.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH/SLAKED LIME

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED. KEEP IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING MIST/FUMES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:NORMAL GOOD ROOM VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASHPROOF GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

pH:1.9
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID W/IRRITATING ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:98.8

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH TO DRAIN W/PLENTY OF WATER IN ACCORDANCE
    W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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