MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
      Product Name:           µPage 3, 5 & 10 Starter Kit Capillaries
      Agilent Part Number:    191-1311; 191-3211; 191-5211; 192-1311; 192-3211; 192-5211
      Date Revised: 5/23/03   Date of Original: 03/14/02                 Number of Pages: 4
      Manufacturer's Name:    Agilent Technologies, Inc.
                              2850 Centerville Road
                              Wilmington, Delaware 19808
      USA Emergency Telephone No:               1-302-633-8899
      USA Information Telephone No:             1-877-4Agilent
      European Information Telephone No.:       (7243) 602-0
      European Emergency Telephone Number:      0049 (0)6151/722440
      When Calling From Outside the USA, Dial Your International Access Code for the USA,
      then 1, then 302-633-8000

Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

      Kits containing gel-filled capillaries; oliogonucleotides standards and buffer
      solutions in varying concentrations and amounts (See MSDS for buffer solutions on
      page 2):

                  Agilent Part Number            Product Name       Amount

                  590-4002                       µPage-3&5 Oligo       50µL
                  590-4003                       µPage-3&5 Buffer   2x237ml
                  590-4004                       µPage-3&5 Buffer      30ml
                  590-4105                       µPage-10 Buffer    2x237ml
                  590-4106                       µPage-10 Oligo        50µL
                  590-4107                       µPage-10 Buffer       30ml




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DISCLAIMER: This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered without charge to the clients of
Agilent Technologies. Data is the most current available to Agilent Technologies at the
time of preparation and is issued as a matter of information only, no warranty as to its
accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.


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Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
      Product Name:           µpAGE 3%,5% & 10% Buffer Solutions
      Agilent Part Numbers:   590-4001; 590-4003; 590-4004; 590-4005; 590-4105; 590-4107
      Date Revised: 11/25/02 Date of Original: 07/18/01      Number of Pages: 3
      Manufacturer's Name:    Agilent Technologies, Inc.
                              2850 Centerville Road
                              Wilmington, Delaware 19808
      USA Emergency Telephone No:               1-302-633-8899
      USA Information Telephone No:             1-877-4Agilent
      European Information Telephone No.:       (7243) 602-0
      European Emergency Telephone Number:      0049 (0)6151/722440
      When Calling From Outside the USA, Dial Your International Access Code for the USA,
      then 1, then 302-633-8000
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Buffer solutions in varying concentrations and amounts containing the following non-
hazardous ingredients:
            Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane     [77-86-1]          1.05%
            Boric Acid                          [10043-35-3]       0.54-1.60%
            Urea                                [57-13-6]          36.52%
            Water                               [7732-18-5]        60.83-61.89%

      Chemical Families: Buffer Solution
      Chemical Synonyms: Boric acid is also known as Boracic acid; Borofax; Boron
      trihydroxide; Orthoboric acid; and Trihydroxyborane. Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
      is also known as DDEX-THAM; 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)Propane-1,3-Diol; 2-Amino-2-
      (Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-Propanediol; 2-Amino-2-methylol,3-propanediol;
      Aminotrimethylolmethane; Aminotris(hydroxymethyl)methane;
      1,1,1-tris(Hydroxymethyl)methylamine; Tham-Tham Set; Trimethylolaminomethane; TRIS
      (Buffering Agent); Trisamine; TRIS-Amino; Trisaminol; TRIS Buffer;
      Tris(hydroxymethyl)methanamine; and Tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamine. Urea is also
      known as Carbamide, Carbamamimidc acid; Carbonyl diamide, Carbonyldiamine, Isourea,
      and Pseudourea.

Section 3 - Hazards Identification
      There are no hazardous concentrations of ingredients in this preparation; however
      this material may cause skin, eye and mucous membrane irritation if mist is inhaled,
      ingested or absorbed through the skin.

Section 4 - First-Aid Measures
      Inhalation: If inhaled move affected person to fresh air
      Skin Contact: May be harmful by skin absorption.
      Eye Contact: Irrigate with water
      Ingestion: NA

Section 5 - Fire-Fighting Measures
      Extinguishing Media: Not flammable
      Special Fire Fighting Procedures: NA
      Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NA

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
      NA
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
      Avoid contact with eyes.   Store in a cool dry place.
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DISCLAIMER: This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered without charge to the clients of
Agilent Technologies. Data is the most current available to Agilent Technologies at the
time of preparation and is issued as a matter of information only, no warranty as to its
accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.




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sA          Agilent Part Number: 590-4001; 590-4003; 590-4004; 590-4005; 590-4105; 590-4107

Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
      Ventilation: NA
      Respiratory: NA
      Eyes: Safety glasses are considered minimum protection.
      Skin: NA
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

      Flash Point (Method Used):                NA
      Explosion Potential:                      LEL (NA) / UEL (NA)
      Specific gravity:                         1.2
      Melting Point (Degree C):                 NA
      Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate =1 )    NA
      Freezing Point (Degree C):                -14
      Boiling Point (Degree C):                 104
      Vapor Pressure (mm Hg at 25 oC):          approx. 17.5
      Vapor Density (Air =1)                    1
      Volatility:                               approx. 60%
      Odor Threshold:                           ND
      PH:                                       8.20 - 9.05
      Solubility in Water: Insoluble (NA)/Soluble(X)
      Appearance and Odor:                      Clear liquid, pleasant odor

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
      Stability: Stable ( x ) / Unstable ( )
      Conditions to Avoid: NA
      Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): NA
      Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: NA
      Hazardous Polymerization: May Occur ( ) / Will Not Occur ( x)

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
      Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? No Skin? No Ingestion? No
      Health Hazard Acute/Chronic: NA
      Carcinogenicity:        NTP? No
                              IARC Monographs? No
                              OSHA Regulated? No
                              OTHER? No
      Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: NA
Section 12 - Ecological Information - Not Applicable

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
      Observe all Federal, State and Local environmental regulations

Section 14 - Transport Information
      DOT Regulations:
            Shipping Name:    Not Regulated
      IATA-DGR Regulations:
            Shipping Name:    Not Regulated
      RID/ADR: NA
      ADNR: ND
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
      SARA Reporting: NA
      OSHA Labeling Requirements: NA
      TSCA Inventory List: All ingredients are on the list
      TSCA 12(b) Notification List: No ingredients are on the list




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            Agilent Part Number: 590-4001; 590-4003; 590-4004; 590-4005; 590-4105; 590-4107


Section 16 - Other Information

Unless otherwise noted, the above information pertains only for the solvent and similar
types   of  components   in   the  sample.      Furthermore,  since   individual   chemical
hypersensitivity cannot be predicted, every chemical should be handled with due respect.

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

      ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists`
      ADNR - Regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods on the Rhine
      CAS - Chemical Abstract Service
      DOT – U.S. Department of Transportation 49 Code of Federal Regulations
      IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
      IATA-DGR - International Air Transport Association- Dangerous Goods
            Regulation
      LEL - Lower Explosion Limit
      NA - Not Applicable
      ND - No Data
      NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
      NTP - National Toxicology Program
      OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
      PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
      RID/ADR - Regulations Concerning the International Carriage of
            Dangerous Goods by Rail/European Agreement Concerning the
            International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
      TLV - Threshold Limit Value
      TWA - Time Weighted Average
      UEL - Upper Explosion Limit
      [ ] - Indicates CAS Number




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