Product ID:0255154 DIRECTIGEN COMBO KIT
MSDS Date:02/26/1990
FSC:6510
NIIN:00F017682
MSDS Number: BKWFN

B D MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS

240 SCHILLING CIRCLE
HUNT VALLEY, MD 21031

Emergency Phone: (301) 584-7169

Info Phone: (301) 584-7169

Cage: FO896

HYNSEN WESTCOTT AND DUNNING,DIV BBL MICROBIOLOGY

COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030 US

Telephone: 410-584-7152

Cage: 04497

SODIUM AZIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THE FORMATION OF METAL AZIDE COMPOUNDS
MAY POSE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:DISINFECT THE EXPOSED AREA ACCORDING TO
ESTABLISHED PRECAUTIONS AGAINST MICROBIOLOGICAL HAZARDS. IF
MATERIAL IS INTRODUCED INTO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, FLUSH
W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER TO PREVENT M ETAL AZIDE BUILDUP.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT & FLAME. AVOID INHALATION OF MIST OR FUMES.
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL PRODUCT USAGE.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASHPROOF GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS SOLUTION.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL AZIDE COMPOUNDS

Waste Disposal Methods:UNCONTAMINATED OR UNUSED LIQUID MATERIAL MAY BE
FLUSHED DOWN SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. ALL
CONTAMINATED MATERIAL (TEST CARDS, SPECIMENS) MUST BE STERILIZED BY
AUTOCLAVING BEFOR E DISCARDING.

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.