Material Safety Data Sheet

AST Flex® reagent cartridge MSDS no. DEDM0036

1. Product and company identification

Product name : AST Flex® reagent cartridge
Synonym : Aspartate Aminotransferase Flex® reagent cartridge
Dimension® clinical chemistry stystem Flex® reagent cartridge AST
Code : DF41A; 10444959
Material uses : Diagnostic agents.
Product type : Solid.
Manufactured/supplied : Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
1717 Deerfield Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-0778
1-847-267-5300

Siemens Canada Limited

1200 Courtneypark Drive East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5T-1P2
Tel (905) 564-7333
Toll free (800) 264-0083
Fax (905) 795-4499

In case of emergency : Transportation: (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Medical: (800) 228-5635 ext. 284 (Prosar)

2. Hazards identification
Physical state : Solid.
OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
Emergency overview : WARNING!
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL
IF SWALLOWED. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN
DAMAGE.
May be harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Do not
ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Contains material that can cause
target organ damage. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed
and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Not available.
Routes of entry : Skin contact Eye contact. Inhalation.
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health
hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.
Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
Skin : Irritating to skin.
Eyes : Irritating to eyes.
Potential chronic health effects
Chronic effects : Contains material that can cause target organ damage.
Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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2. Hazards identification
Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Target organs : Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: mucous membranes.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
Ingestion : No specific data.
Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
watering
redness
See toxicological information (section 11)

3. Composition/information on ingredients
United States
Name CAS number %
l-aspartic acid, disodium salt 5598-53-8 75
mannitol, d- 69-65-8 12
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- 25322-68-3 5
3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane, 1-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-,chloride, (z)- 51229-78-8 4
(Dowicil 200)
Canada
Name CAS number %
trometamol 77-86-1 21
Polyethylene glycol 135 25322-68-3 5
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in
this section.

4. First aid measures

Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention.
Skin contact : Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse.
Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if
respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention
immediately.
Ingestion : Move exposed person to fresh air. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.

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5. Fire-fighting measures
Flammability of the product : No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Extinguishing media
In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam or dry chemical.
Not suitable : None known.
Special exposure hazards : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
Hazardous combustion : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
products carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
nitrogen oxides
phosphorus oxides
halogenated compounds
metal oxide/oxides
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Provide adequate ventilation.
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal
protective equipment (see section 8).
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Small spill : Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a
designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal
contractor.

7. Handling and storage

Handling : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and
smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the
original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept
tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be
hazardous. Do not reuse container.
Storage : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from
direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials
(see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready
for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright
to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment
to avoid environmental contamination.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Product name Exposure limits
United States
Polyethylene glycol 135 AIHA WEEL (United States, 5/2010).
TWA: 10 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Aerosol
Canada

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Polyethylene glycol 135 AIHA WEEL (United States, 5/2010).
TWA: 10 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Aerosol
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere
procedures or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation
or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment.
Engineering measures : Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor
or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls
to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory
limits.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate
techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.
Personal protection
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary.
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts.
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they
controls comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases,
fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be
necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical state : Solid.
VOC : 0 % (w/w)
Solubility : Soluble in the following materials: cold water.

10 . Stability and reactivity

Stability : The product is stable.
Conditions to avoid : No specific data.
Materials to avoid : No specific data.
Not available.
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
products not be produced.
Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions of reactivity

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10 . Stability and reactivity

Flammability : Slightly flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: oxidizing
materials.
Non-flammable in the presence of the following materials or conditions: open flames,
sparks and static discharge and heat.
Explosibility : Slightly explosive in the presence of the following materials or conditions: oxidizing
materials.
Non-explosive in the presence of the following materials or conditions: open flames,
sparks and static discharge.

11 . Toxicological information
United States
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
trometamol LD50 Intravenous Rat 3.28 g/kg -
LD50 Intravenous Rat 1800 mg/kg -
TDLo Oral Rat 3000 mg/kg -
Chronic toxicity
Not available.
Carcinogenicity
Not available.
Mutagenicity
Not available.
Teratogenicity
Not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Not available.

Canada
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
trometamol LD50 Intravenous Rat 3.28 g/kg -
LD50 Intravenous Rat 1800 mg/kg -
TDLo Oral Rat 3000 mg/kg -
Chronic toxicity
Not available.
Carcinogenicity

Not available.
Mutagenicity
Not available.
Teratogenicity
Not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Not available.

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12 . Ecological information
Environmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
United States
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Result Species Exposure
Polyethylene glycol 135 - Acute LC50 Fish - Rainbow 96 hours
>20000000 ug/L trout,donaldson
Fresh water trout -
Oncorhynchus
mykiss - 25 to 50
g
- Acute LC50 Fish - Atlantic 96 hours
>1000000 ug/L salmon - Salmo
Fresh water salar - Parr - 8.2
to 11.7 cm - 5.1
to 14.1 g
Biodegradability
Not available.

Canada
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name Test Result Species Exposure
Polyethylene glycol 135 - Acute LC50 Fish - Rainbow 96 hours
>20000000 ug/L trout,donaldson
Fresh water trout -
Oncorhynchus
mykiss - 25 to 50
g
- Acute LC50 Fish - Atlantic 96 hours
>1000000 ug/L salmon - Salmo
Fresh water salar - Parr - 8.2
to 11.7 cm - 5.1
to 14.1 g
Biodegradability
Not available.

13 . Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty
containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container
must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via
a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-
products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection
and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Avoid
dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
Not available.
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
Refer to Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE and Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
for additional handling information and protection of employees.

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14 . Transport information
International transport regulations

DOT Classification
UN number Not regulated.
Proper shipping -
name
Classes -
PG* -
Label
Additional - No additional remark.
information

TDG Classification

UN number Not regulated.

Proper shipping -
name
Classes -
PG* -
Label
Additional -
information

Mexico
Classification
UN number Not regulated.
Proper shipping -
name
Classes -
PG* -
Label
Additional -
information

IMDG Class

UN number Not regulated.

Proper shipping -
name
Classes -
PG* -
Label
Additional -
information

IATA-DGR Class

UN number Not regulated.

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14 . Transport information
Proper shipping -
name
Classes -
PG* -
Label
Additional -
information

PG* : Packing group

15 . Regulatory information
United States
HCS Classification : Irritating material
Target organ effects
U.S. Federal regulations : TSCA 8(a) IUR: D-mannitol; Albumins, blood serum; Polyethylene glycol 135;
Dehydrogenase, lactate
United States inventory (TSCA 8b): Not determined.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No
products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.

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15 . Regulatory information
State regulations : Connecticut Carcinogen Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Connecticut Hazardous Material Survey: None of the components are listed.
Florida substances: None of the components are listed.
Illinois Chemical Safety Act: None of the components are listed.
Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employee Act: None of the components are
listed.
Louisiana Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Louisiana Spill: None of the components are listed.
Massachusetts Spill: None of the components are listed.
Massachusetts Substances: None of the components are listed.
Michigan Critical Material: None of the components are listed.
Minnesota Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Spill: None of the components are listed.
New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act: None of the components are listed.
New York Acutely Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
New York Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: None of the components are listed.
Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.
Rhode Island Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.

United States inventory : Not determined.

(TSCA 8b)
Use only for medical diagnostic (R&D) purposes

Canada
WHMIS (Canada) : Not a WHMIS controlled material.
Canadian lists : CEPA DSL: ; l-aspartic acid, disodium salt; 1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-,
hydrochloride; 1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-; mannitol, d-; poly(oxy-1,2-
ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-; 3,5,7-triaza-1-
azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane, 1-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-,chloride, (z)-
Canada inventory : Not determined.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.

16 . Other information
EU regulations

Risk phrases : This product is not classified as dangerous according to EU legislation.

International regulations
International lists : Australia inventory (AICS): Not determined.
China inventory (IECSC): Not determined.
Japan inventory: Not determined.
Korea inventory: Not determined.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): Not determined.
Philippines inventory (PICCS): Not determined.

Date of printing : 1/30/2013.

Date of issue : 1/30/2013.
Version : 2.03
Notice to reader

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16 . Other information
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named
supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.

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