BLCNM - CHOLESTEROL CALIBRATORS 200 MG/DL AND 400 M

Product Identification

Product ID:CHOLESTEROL CALIBRATORS 200 MG/DL AND 400 M
MSDS Date:08/30/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N017776
MSDS Number: BLCNM

Responsible Party
CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP GILFORD SYSTEMS
132 ARTINO ST
OBERLIN, OH 44074
US

Emergency Phone: 216-774-1041

Info Phone: 216-774-1041

Cage: 24143

Contractor
CIBA CORNING DIAGNOSTICS CORP GILFORD SYSTEMS
OBERLIN, OH 44074-1206 US

Telephone: 216-774--1041

Cage: 24143

Ingredients

SODIUM AZIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

OSHA PEL S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)

ACGIH TLV: C 0.11 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) 27 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE SKIN, EYE OR RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION. CHRONIC EFFECTS:SODIUM AZIDE MAY ALTER GENETIC
MATERIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT A
PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSIST. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . INGEST:CALL MD IMMED.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTING MEDIA SUITIBLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRES .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:DISINFECT AREA AND ABSORB WITH SAND OR INERT
MATERIAL. SWEEP UP. THEN FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT TEMPERATURE LISTED IN PACKAGE
INSERT (2-8C). AVOID CONTACT AND INGESTION.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:LATEX GLOVES REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOOGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH, USUAL LABORATORY PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUBITIY IN WATER: YES, PRODUCT IS AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION.

Chemical Properties

HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:(SEE SUPP DATA).
Appearance and Odor:SLIGHTLY YELLOW SOLUTION.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, HEAVY METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT HEAT TO DECOMPOSITION; SODIUM AZIDE
CAN EMIT TOXIC FUMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS OF SODIUM
AXIDE;NITROGEN OXIDES.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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