NIPRO Diagnostics True Metrix Pro Manual page 58

Section 1: Product Information
Product Name: TRUE METRIX
Test Strips
Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients
Vial: Silica Gel, polypropylene, polyethylene
Test strips: Glucose dehydrogenase-Flavin adenine
dinucleotide (GDH-FAD) (Aspergillus, sp.), mediators,
buffers and stabilizers
Test strip Box and Package Insert: Paper
Section 3: Hazard Identification
No significant immediate hazards for emergency response
are known.
Section 4: Emergency First Aid Procedures
Eye: No first aid required.
Skin: No first aid required for contact with skin.
Ingestion: No first aid required from ingestion.
Inhalation: No first aid required.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): Vial - > 232°C (450°F)
(estimated), test strips - N/A
Flammable Limits: N/A
General Hazard: Solid material may burn at or above
the flashpoint. If thermally decomposed, flammable/
toxic gases may be released. Toxic gases will form upon
combustion. Hazardous combustion products may include
and are not limited to: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water spray to cool
fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Isolate
"fuel" supply to fire. Extinguish the fire by cooling with
water spray. Respiratory and eye protection required for
fire fighting personnel.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None determined.
Section 6: Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Contain material to prevent contamination of soil, surface
water and ground water. May be slipping hazard.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Store at temperatures and conditions as indicated on the
product label.
Section 8: Personal Protection
Ventilation: Use general room ventilation.
Respiratory Equipment: None
Protective Gloves: None
Eye Protection: None
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Other Protective Equipment/Clothing: None
Section 9: Physical Data
Appearance and odor: Vial - vial with desiccant liner,
test strips - Plastic strip with reaction area.
pH: N/A
Specific Gravity: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Solubility in Water: N/A
Section 10: Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable if at storage temperature and original
vial closed.
Conditions to Avoid: Product can oxidize and decompose
at elevated temperatures. Avoid putting water inside of
vial, exothermic reaction will occur. Temperatures above
149°C (300°F) may cause product degradation and
self combustion.
Substances to Avoid: Avoid contact with strong acids and
oxidizing materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Flammable
hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Chronic Effects of Overexposure: None currently known.
Carcinogen or Suspected Carcinogen: None of the
compounds present are listed as a carcinogen or
suspected carcinogen.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None
currently known.
Acute Toxicity Values: Not applicable.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecological effects of this product have not been
determined.
Section 13: Disposal
Primary Container Type: Vial with 50 test strips.
Waste Disposal Method: Each disposal facility must
determine proper disposal methods to comply with local,
state, and federal environmental regulations.
Test Strip Safety
Data Sheet