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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Updated: 15 Feb 11

Revision Number: MSDS 049.07

SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Commercial Product: ALLERGY REAGENTS – REFERENCE DISC
Name: IgE Antibody Disc, Anti-Human IgG Antibody Disc
List Number(s): 70401, 70600, 70800, 71000, 71220, 71227, 71242,71739, 71881,72005,74112, 74118, 74121, 172005
Product Classification: Component of in vitro diagnostic device
Manufacture Company:
Hycor Biomedical Inc.
7272 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA92841
U.S.A. / PentlandSciencePark
Bush Loan, Penicuik EH26 OPL
United Kingdom
Emergency Telephone No.:
USA (714) 933-3000 Attention: Solmaz Shaida (Mgr., Quality)
Europe / United Kingdom: + 44 (0) 131 445 7111 Danielle D’Souza (Mgr., Quality)
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition: Bottles contain less than 0.1% Sodium Azide (NaN3),
Hazardous substances (chemical): sodium azide
See EEC directive 67/548/EEC and amendments.
Substance / %w/w / Health Class / CAS No. / EINECS No. / ANNEX 1
Sodium azide (sodium azoture) / 0.095% / T+; N R:28-32-50/53
S: (1/2)-28-45-60-61 / 26628-22-8 / 247-852-1 / 011-004-00-7
See section 16 for spelling of R and S phrases.
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification: Product is chemically classified as a non-dangerous preparation
However, avoid repeated exposures and/or ingestion of preparation containing sodium azide, toxic if swallowed, even if its concentration is below allowed limits.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion: If swallowed, drink large amount of water; keep patient rested and seek medical advice immediately. Keep residual liquid and give it to the physician.
Skin Car:Wash area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Eyes contact: flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention and give the residual liquid to the physician.
In any case consult a physician and show the container and / or label.
Commercial Product: ALLERGY REAGENTS –REFERENCE DISC
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: water, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. No restriction.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: In case of fire, wear a respirator.
Unusual Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep away from heat, sparks and flames.
Thermal Decomposition: Dangerous decomposition is not anticipated.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Steps To Be Taken After Spillage: Wear protective rubber gloves. Avoid contact with eyes. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Absorbant Material: Do not use combustible materials, as sawdust.
Waste Disposal Method: Consult a specialist for disposal of the spilled substance.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Keep in its original container, tightly closed. Protect from physical damage. Open and handle container carefully, wearing rubber gloves. Do not swallow; avoid a prolonged and excessive contact with skin or eyes.
Storage: Store between +2°C (35,6°F) and +8°C (46,4°F).
Other Precautions: Do not store near heat or ignition sources.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Product TLV: Not known.
Sodium azide TLV (pure substance): 0.29 mg/m3 (Ceiling)
Respiratory Protection: None
Eye Protection: Protective chemical safety goggles where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Hand Protection: One-way gloves. Wash hands before breaks and at end of the work.
Other Protective Equipment: Protective Clothing
Commercial Product: ALLERGY REAGENTS –REFERENCE DISC
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PhysicalState: solid in liquid
Color: N/A
Odor: N/A
Ph Value: 6-9
Boiling Point: 5/10
Melting Point: N/A
Flash Point: N/A / Ignition Temperature: N/A
Explosion limits: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Solubility In Water: N/A
In: N/A
Viscosity: N/A
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage (2÷8°C; 35,6÷46,4°F).
Hazardous Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides
Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
Incompatibilities: sensitive to heat, strong acids, oxidizing agents, bases and heavy metals
Conditions to avoid: heat-sensitive
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Referred to the product:
LD50 Oral: Not known
LD50 Skin: Not known
LD50 Inhalation: Not known
Irritation, skin: Not known
Irritation, eyes: Not known / Referred to Sodium azide (in pure form)
LD50 Oral (rat): 27 mg/kg
LD50 Oral (mouse): 27 mg/kg
LDLO Oral (woman): 14 mg/kg
LDLO Oral (man): 29 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation (rat): 37 mg/m3
LD50 Skin (rat):50 mg/kg
LD50 Skin (rabbit): 20 mg/kg
LD50 Subcutaneous (rat): 45100 g/kg
LD50 Intravenous (rat): 47500 g/kg
IARC category: none
Product Toxicological Information: The toxicological properties have not been determined. May be harmful by ingestion or prolonged contact with skin. Toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Commercial Product: ALLERGY REAGENTS –REFERENCE DISC
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Use product according with good laboratory practices and avoid releasing to the environment.
Ecotoxicity (aquatic toxicity): Product contains 0,095% sodium azide. Sodium azide concentration is below EC directives allowed limits (0,25%, w/w). So, product is classified as no harmful to the aquatic environment, according to the legislation in force (1999/45/CE and amendments). However, cause sodium azide LC50/96H values for fish are less than 1 mg/L, do not empty product into water or drains.
Mobility: Product is not expected to selectively partition and absorb to soil or sediments.
Persistence and Degradability: when released into the soil, or into water, this product is not expected to persist in the environment.
Bioaccumulative potential: The product is not expected to significantly bioaccumulations
Other adverse effects: None
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Observe all Federal, State and Local laws concerning Health and Pollution.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport in accordance with national and international regulations.
Is not subject to current regulations for transportation of hazardous goods (eg.GGUS/ADR, GGUE/RID, IMDG,
IATA/ICAD.
Do not compromise container integrity.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Label information:
Hazard Symbol: none
Indication of danger: none
Risk phrases: none
Safety phrases: none. So, product is classified as no harmful to the aquatic environment, according to the legislation in force (1999/45/CE and amendments).
Commercial Product: ALLERGY REAGENTS –REFERENCE DISC
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information herein is believed to be correct as of the date hereof but is provided without warranty of any kind. The recipient of our products is responsible for observing any laws and guidelines applicable.
Use the product according with box insert and MSDS information. Please, read well instructions for use and warning.
Legend:
R phrases:

R 28: Very toxic if swallowed

R 32: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
R 50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S phrases:
S 1/2:Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
S 28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
S 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S 60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S 61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets

MSDS 049.0715/02/2011