Product ID:1179667 T4 BOTTLE 3 LOW CALIBRATOR
MSDS Date:03/05/1990
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F026984
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BQYWK

BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP

9115 HAGUE RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
US

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000/317-845-2684

Info Phone: 317-845-2000/317-845-2684

Cage: 32239

BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION

50414 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250-0100 US

Telephone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

OSHA PEL 0.1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 0.29 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

HUMAN SERUM

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

First Aid:INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER, PROVIDED PERSON IS
CONSCIOUS. KEEP VICTIM WARM & CALM. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP &
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNT OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN, IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA AS APPROPRIATE FOR SITE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP
UP, & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE
W/DISINFECTANT AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:DISINFECTANT (10% SODIUM HYDROXIDE).

Handling and Storage Precautions:HIGH TEMPERATURES >200F. STORE PRODUCT
IN A SEALED CONDITION AWAY FROM EXCESS HEAT. KEEP DRY. DON'T MOUTH
PIPETTE. POTENTIALLY BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:T4 SYSTEM PACK REAGENTS CONTAIN SODIUM AZIDE. SODIUM
AZIDE MAY REACT W/LEAD OR COPPER PLUMBING TO FORM POTENTIALLY
EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES.

Respiratory Protection:ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR W/DUST PREFILTER.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE, GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR LATEX
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, DELUGE SHOWER/EYEWASH SHOWER.
ADDITIONAL ENCAPSULATORY GARMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE
REUSE. DON'T EAT/DRINK/SMOKE AROUND THIS MATERIAL. WASH HANDS
THOROUGHLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HANDLE PRODUCT W/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS ANY POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS HUMAN
SERUM OR BLOOD SPECIMEN. EVEN THOUGH HUMAN SOURCE MATERIAL FROM
WHICH THIS PRODUCT WAS DERIVED WAS FOUND NEGATIVE FOR HEPATITIS B
SURFACE ANTIGEN & ANTIBODY TO HTLV III/LAV BY APPROVED TEST
METHODS. HANDLE AT BIOSAFETY LEVEL 2.

Appearance and Odor:YELLOW, LYOPHILIZED POWDER, ODORLESS.

COPPER & LEAD PLUMBING
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES >200F.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE W/EXISTING
DISPOSAL PRACTICES EMPLOYED FOR WASTE AT YOUR INSTITUTION. OBSERVE
ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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