Product ID:EMIT CONVENIENCE PACK FOR THE COBAS MIRA: T
MSDS Date:05/29/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-306-5071
MSDS Number: BNBWT

Emergency Phone: 408-239-2000

Info Phone: 408-239-2000

Cage: 61815

Telephone: 408-239-2000

Cage: 61815

SODIUM BARBITAL

CAS: 144-02-5

RTECS: CQ3850000

Fraction By Weight: 30-45%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
TO NOSE, THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
EYE-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE SEDATION, HYP NOSIS, COMA DEPENDING UPON AMOUNT
INGESTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SODIUM BARBITAL IS NOT LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OSHA OR ANY OTHER AUTHORITATIVE BODY.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN ALLERGIES MAY BE AGGRAVATED.

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
SKIN-FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTH ES. EYE-FLUSH EYE THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGESTION-CALL LOCAL POISION CONTROL
FOR ASSISTANCE.

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE TO SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, LAB
COAT AND LATEX GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE
DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTIOLATE AREA AND WASH SITE AFTER
PICK UP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. AVOID CONTACT AND
INHALATION. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED IN NORMAL USE. IF
UNUSSUAL OR UPSET CONDITIONS REQUIRE THE USE OF RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED HEPA-FILTERED CARTRIDGE OR RACAL
RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE USED.
Ventilation:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:LATEX GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LATEX GLOVES OR OTHER APPROPIATE SKIN
PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. SAFETY SHOWER &
EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:NA
pH:8.0
Viscosity:NA
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN WATER
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE - SENSITIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.