Product ID:IMX CA 19-9 CALIBRATOR B, 5B09Q
MSDS Date:12/22/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKQGQ

ABBOTT LABORATORIES

100 ABBOTT PARK RD
ABBOTT PARK, IL 60064-3500
US

Emergency Phone: 847-937-7970

Info Phone: 847-937-3386

Cage: 33110

ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC DIAGNOSTICS DIV

NORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064 US

Telephone: 847-935-7177

Cage: 33110

1780-5900

CAS: 1185-53-1

SODIUM AZIDE

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS SECTION
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: FOR BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS:
NON-INTACT SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, PARENTERAL CONTACT. PRIMARY
IRRITANT EFFECT: SKIN: NO IRRITANT EFFECT. EYE: NO IRRITANT EFFECT.
SENSITIZATION: NO SENSITIZING E FFECTS KNOWN. TARGET ORGANS/SYSTEM:
NOT APPLICABLE. SPECIAL HAZARDS: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS HUMAN
SOURCED AND/OR POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS COMPONENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF EXPOSURE. IF SIGNS OF TOXICITY
OCCUR, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. PROVIDE SYMPTOMATIC/SUPPORTIVE CARE
AS NEEDED. SKIN: REMOVE FROM SOURCE OF EXPOSURE. WASH AFFECTED AREA
WITH SOAP AND WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND APPROPRIATE
FOLLOW-UP. EYE: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP.
INGESTION: RINSE M OUTH WITH WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND
APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP. INFORMATION FOR DOCTOR: SEE SECTION 3:
SPECIAL HAZARDS. THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY OCCUR: NONE EXPECTED.

Extinguishing Media:CO*2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER OR WATER SPRAY. FIGHT
LARGER FIRES WITH WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT DOES NOT PRESENT AN EXPLOSION
HAZARDS.

Spill Release Procedures:SAFE WORK PRACTICES: NIOSH APPRVD RESP PROT
SHOULD BE WORN IF EXPOS LIMITS CAN BE EXCEEDED. HANDLE AS
POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS. MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMNETAL PROTECTION:
PREVENT LIQ & VAP FROM ENTERING INT O SEWAGE SYSTEM, WORKPITS &
CELLARS. CONTAIN SPILL W/APPROP ABSORB MATL. MEASURES FOR
CLEANING/COLLECTING: ABSORB W/LIQUID-BUILDING MATL (SAND,
DIATOMITE, ACID BINDERS, UNIVERSAL (SUPDAT)

Handling and Storage Precautions:INFO FOR SAFE HANDLING: HANDLE AS
POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATL. INFO ABOUT PROT AGAINST EXPLOSIONS &
FIRES: NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED. STORAGE REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET
BY STOREROOMS & RECEPTACLES: NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Other Precautions:INFO ABOUT STORAGE IN ONE COMMON STORAGE FACILITY: DO
NOT STORE TOGETHER W/ACIDS. FURTHER INFOMATION ABOUT STORAGE
CONDITIONS: PROTECT FROM HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT: STORAGE CLASS: NOT
APPLICABLE. CLASS ACCORDING TO REGULATION ON FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS:
NOT APPLICABLE.

Respiratory Protection:THE APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED IF AIRBORNE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION
EXCEEDS THE EXPOSURE LIMITS (IF ANY) LISTED IN SECTION 8.
Ventilation:NOT NECESSARY IF ROOM IS WELL-VENTILATED.
Protective Gloves:WATERPROOF GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR LABORATORY COAT OR PROTECTIVE GARB WHEN
WORKING WITH MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES AND FEED.
WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS AND AT THE END OF WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: BINDERS, SAWDUST). WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AREA
WITH A DETERGENT. APPLY A SUITABLE DISINFECTANT. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: NO DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ARE RELEASED.

Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT DETERMINED
Vapor Pres:23.0 @ 20C
Vapor Density:1G/CM3@20C
pH:7.0 @ 20C
Solubility in Water:FULLY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS.

REACTIONS WITH HEAVY METALS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES. CONTACT WITH
ACIDS MAY RELEASE TOXIC GAS (I.E. HYDROGEN AZIDE HN*3).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION: & UNCLEANED PACKAGINGS:
RECOMMENDATION: DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. RECOMMENDED CLEANSING AGENT: WATER, IF NECESSARY WITH
CLEANSING AGENTS.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE TOXICITY: LD/LC50 VALUES FOR HAZARDOUS
INGREDIENTS PER OSHA CRITERIA: COMPONENTS (100% PURE SUBSTANCE/S)
1185-53-1 TROMETHAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE: ORAL: LD50: <1000 MG/KG
(RABBIT). APPROXIMATE LETHA L DOSE (LDL0). LD50: 1780-5900 MG/KG
(RAT).

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.

Ecological:GENERAL NOTES: DO NOT ALLOW UNDILUTED PRODUCT OR LARGE
QUANTITIES OF IT TO REACH GROUND WATER, WATER COURSE OR SEWAGE
SYSTEM.

Transport Information:DOT REGULATIONS: HAZARD CLASS: REMARKS: NOT
REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION. LAND TRANSPORT ADR/RID (CROSS-BORDER)
ADR/RID CLASS: REMARKS: NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION. IMDG
CLASS: MARINE POLLUTANT: NO. REMARKS: NOT REGULATED FOR
TRANSPORTATION. AIR TRANSPORT ICAO-TI AND IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA
CLASS: REMARKS: NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION.

SARA Title III Information:NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS. SARA
(SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS & REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 - USA): SECTION
302/304 (40CRF355.30/40CFR355.40): 26628-22-8 SODIUM AZIDE. SECTION
313 (40CFR372.65): 26628-22-8 SODIUM AZIDE.
Federal Regulatory Information:MARKINGS ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN
GUIDELINES: THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED & LABELLED I/A/
W/APPLICABLE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC) DIRECTIVES. CODE LETTER &
HAZARD DESIGNATION OF PRODUCT: XN. HAZARD-DETE RMINING SUBSTANCE/S
OF LABELLING: SODIUM AZIDE. RISK PHRASES: 22 HARMFUL IF INGESTED.
32 CONTACT W/ACIDS LIBERATES VERY TOXIC GAS. SAFETY PHRASES: 2 KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 13 KEEP AWAY FROM FO OD, DRINK, & ANIMAL
FEEDINGSTUFFS. 36 WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. 46 IF
INGESTED. SEEK MEDICA L ADVICE IMMEDIATELY & SHOW THIS
CONTAINER/LABEL. CLASSIFICATION/WARNING ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE
AUSTRALIA: HAZARDOUS.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (USA): CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER: THE PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN LISTED
SUBSTANCES. CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: THE
PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN LISTED SU BSTANCES.