KEMTEC EDUCATIONAL -- GLUTAMIC ACID  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GLUTAMIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/13/1993
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KEMTEC EDUCATIONAL
Address:8944 BECKETT OAD
City:WEST CHESTER
State:OH
ZIP:45069
Country:US
Info Phone Num:513-860-4949
Emergency Phone Num:513-860-4949
CAGE:UO515
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KEMTEC EDUCATIONAL
Address:8944 BECKETT OAD
Box:City:WEST CHESTER
State:OH
ZIP:45069
Country:US
Phone:513-860-4949
CAGE:UO515
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-99-A-0024-0069
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:GLUTAMIC ACID
CAS:56-86-0
RTECS #:LZ9700000

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
    OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS
    IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IN DUST
    FORM.  TO THE BEST OF OUR KNO WLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL &
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. IN CASE OF CONTACT,
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF
    INHALED, REMOVE TO	FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED
    PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:IF PRODUCT IS IN A FIRE, USE WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPIATE FOAM TO EXTINGUISH.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION ON CONTACT
    WITH OTHER MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF SPILLED, WIPE UP USING RUBBER GLOVES. RINSE
    WITH WATER. DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELS. BE SURE THAT WIPING MATERIALS
    ARE STORED IN A FLAME PROOF CONTAINER. MAY CAUSE SPONTANEOUS
    COMBUSTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED & STORED IN AN
    AREA WHICH IS COOL AND DRY. KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMES AND HIGH HEAT.
    USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN DISPENSING OR HANDLING. STORE IN A
    COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID EXPOSURE T O DAMP AIR OR HUMID REGIONS.
Other Precautions:SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION: IRRITANT. KEEP AWAY FROM
    SKIN, CLOTHING AND EYES.

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

Ventilation:USE IN HOOD.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING.
Eye Protection:WEAR GOGGLES WHEN HANDLING.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID PROLONGED OR
    REPEATED EXPOSURE TO THE SOLID WITH SKIN OR LUNGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS A NINE PART KIT FOR APROTEIN ANALYSIS BY TLC LAB/ITEM #365721.
    SEE MSDS SERIAL NUMBERS# CLFCW, CLFCK, CLFCJ, CLFCY, CLFCW, CLFDF,
    CLFDH, CLFDJ, AND CLFDL.

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

HCC:F2
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALINE SOLID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING MATERIALS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZING
    AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN EXPOSED TO FIRE
    CONDITIONS. NITROGEN OXIDES EMITTED.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA AND REFERENCES: ORL-HUM TDLO50
    71 MG/KG. IMP-HUM TDLO50 117 MG/KG. SCIEAS 163,826,69. AJMSA9
    214,281,47. ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL
    SUBSTANCE RTECS DATA IS PRESE NTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS
    FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

Federal Regulatory Information:MEETS CRITERIA FOR PROPOSED OSHA MEDICAL
    RECORDS RULE: FEREAC 47,30420,82.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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