Product ID:1127780 URIC ACID/PAP R1
MSDS Date:01/03/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F037152
MSDS Number: BVTFD

BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP

9115 HAGUE RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250-5000
US

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

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

Preparer: MICHAEL A FAZIO

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

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

OSHA PEL C 0.3 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: C 0.29 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BOTTLE #1 CONTAINS 0.1% SODIUM AZIDE.
IN A PURE FORM IT IS CONSIDERED A POISON. IT MAY ALTER GENETIC
MATERIAL. A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION MAY EXHIBIT AN
ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE ENZYMES IN B OTTLE #1.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, VOMITING, FATIGUE,
COUGHING, WEIGHT LOSS & SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH
AREAS W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER FOR 15 MINS AS CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
IS REMOVED. INGESTION: KEEP WARM & CALM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH A IR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.

Flash Point:>392F
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IF POSSIBLE HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM
THE FIRE SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE, 0.1%,
WHICH IS SHOCK & HEAT SENSITIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. IF PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP. IF
IN SOLUTION, USE ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CONTAIN & PICK UP. PLACE ALL
CONTAMINATED DISPOSABLES INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER/SEAL/LABEL &
HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. WAS H SITE W/WATER AFTER COMPLETION OF CLEAN-UP.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
INFORMATION. CLEAN EXPOSED METAL SURFACE W/10% SODIUM HYDROXIDE.
Other Precautions:DON'T MOUTH PIPETTE. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES. DON'T
EAT, DRINK/SMOKE WHILE WORKING W/REAGENTS. OBSERVE APPROPRIATE
CHEMICAL HYGIENE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH STATION, DELUGE SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAVY METALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDE,
COPPER/LEAD PLUMBING.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SHOCK, FLAME/PRESSURE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. WHEN DISPOSING DOWN THE DRAIN FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF
WATER.

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