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Prod. No. 15725 through 15922 Gold Conjugates
Issue Date (no date)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Gold Conjugates

Product Name: BioCell Gold Conjugates
Formula: NA - Proprietary mixture

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2 Ingredients:
This product also contains:
Ingredients:
(1) Glycerol ; % Wt.: 20
(2) Sodium Azide; % Wt.: 0.1

Section 3 Physical and Chemical Characteristics:
Appearance: Liquid

Section 4 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:
Flash Point (method used): Not flammable
Flammable Limits: Lower: NA, Upper: NA
Autoignition Temperature: NA
Extinguishing Methods: Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Section 5 Health Hazard Information:
Routes of Entry: inhalation, ingestion and skin absorption.
Effects of Overexposure: Exposure to Gold Compounds my be harmful. Can cause contact dermatitis. The toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Section 6 Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Skin Contact: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.

Section 7 Reactivity Data:
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 8 Special Protection Information:
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA - approved respirator.
Ventilation: Mechanical exhaust required.
Protective Gloves: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.

Section 9 Spill/Leak Procedures:
Steps to Be Taken in case Material is Released or Spilled:
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves.
Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal.
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Waste Disposal Methods:
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Observe all local, state and Federal laws.

Section 10 Special Precautions:
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storing:
Avoid contact and inhalation.

NA= Not applicable


Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.