Material Safety Data Sheet

Section I - Manufacturer and Product Information

Address
166 Cummings Center
Beverly, MA 01915 USA
Contact Department
Clinical Consumables - Quality Assurance / Prepared
08-01-2003 / Emergency Telephone Number
(978) 232-1067
Chemical Family
Cleaning Solution A for use on Roche AVL pH/Blood Gas Systems and ISE Electrolyte Analyzers / ALKO Class
28 / For ALKO A9100-105S

Section II - Composition

Chemical Constituents (Name) / Approximate %
by weight / CAS#
Purified Water / 99% / N/G
Neodisher® MA / < 0.4% / N/G
NaCl / < 0.6% / 7647-14-5

Section III - Physical Data

Boiling Pt. Approx. 100oC / Melting Pt. N/A / Specific Gravity Approx. 1.005 g/cm3 @ 20oC
Vapor P. N/A / % Volatility N/A / Appearance - Odor
Colorless Liquid - Odorless
Evap. Rate N/A / Solubility In Water Soluble (pH: approx. 11.5)

Section IV - Fire & Explosion Data

Flash Point (method) N/A / Flammable Limits N/A
Extinguishing Media Suitable for surrounding fire (Water Spray, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical Powder or Appropriate Foam).
Special Fire Fighting Procedures Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Explosion Potential N/A

Section V - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

In Case of Spill Rinse affected area with copious amounts of water. Soak up with absorbent material.
Disposal Method In accordance with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Protective Controls Suggested Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Protective clothing, gloves and eyewear recommended.

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Section VI - Health and Hazard Data

Principle Health Effects
May cause irritation to eyes and skin.
Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
N/A
Signs-Symptoms of Overexposure
Irritation of affected area.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
If contact occurs with skin or eyes, flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists, contact a physician. If ingested, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Seek medical attention immediately. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Remove and wash contaminated clothing promptly.

Section VII - Reactivity Data

Stability
Stable.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid)
Strong oxidizing agents and acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None known.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid - Suggestions for Storage
Avoid storage at temperature extremes - Store as recommended on product labeling.

Section VIII - Other Information

The information contained herein is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Thermo Electron Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or contact with the above product. See invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
N/G = Not Given
N/A = Not Applicable or Not Available

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