Product ID:605415 ANTI-HUMAN IGG G
MSDS Date:02/16/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJPRK

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000

Info Phone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

Telephone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

SODIUM AZIDE

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:UNKNOWN Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IN A PURE FORM, SODIUM AZIDE IS
CONSIDERED A POISON WHICH CAN ALTER GENETIC MATERIAL. MAY AFFECT
THE NERVES, BRAIN & HEART.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, VOMITING.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INGESTION: KEEP WARM & CALM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT. SHOULD BREATHING STOP, GIVE
CPR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:>200.C, 392.F
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE GARMENTS. HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE 0.1%
WHICH IS SHOCK & HEAT SENSITIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. IF PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP. IF
PRODUCT IS IN SOLUTION, USE AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CLEAN UP THE
SPILLED SOLUTION. ONCE THE ABSORBENT IS SPENT, PLACE ALL
CONTAMINATED DISPOSABLES INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL, LABEL &
HOLD FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
INFORMATION.
Other Precautions:AZIDE CAN REACT W/COPPER/LEAD PLUMBING. WHEN
DISPOSING DOWN THE DRAIN, FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. CLEAN
EXPOSED METAL SURFACES W/10% SODIUM HYDROXIDE.

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:EYE WASH STATIONS, DELUGE SHOWERS, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN
HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. DON'T EAT, DRINK/SMOKE WHILE WORKING W/REAGENTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DON'T MOUTH PIPETTE. OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL HYGIENE & AVOID
CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK ACTIVITIES INVOLVING
THIS PRODUCT, WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATE
R.

Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAVY METALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDE, COPPER,
LEAD.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT, FLAME, PRESSURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, SULFUR OXIDES & HYDROGEN
SULFIDE GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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particular situation.