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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Updated: 15/02/2011
Revision Number: MSDS 031.07
SECTION 1. PRODUCT and COMPANY INFORMATION
Commercial Product: ALLERGEN DISCS
Name: Allergen Discs
List Number(s): All Allergen Discs, including Vial - HYTEC Kit and Step Saver
Product Classification: Component of in vitro diagnostic device
Manufacture Company:
Hycor Biomedical Inc..
7272 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92841
U.S.A.
Emergency Telephone No.:
USA
Europe / United Kingdom:
(714) 933-3000
+ 44 (0) 131 445 7111
Attention: Solmaz Shaida (Mgr., Quality)
Danielle D’Souza (Mgr., Quality)
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition: Bottles contain less than 0.1% Sodium Azide (NaN3),
Hazardous substances: sodium azide
See EEC directive 67/548/EEC and amendments.
Substance
Sodium azide (sodium azoture)
%w/w
Health Class
CAS No.
0.095%
T+; N R:28-32-50/53
S: (1/2)-28-45-60-61
26628-22-8
EINECS
No.
247-852-1
ANNEX 1
011-004-00-7
See section 16 for spelling of R and S phrases.
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification: Product is 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.
Skin Contact: 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.
In any case consult a physician and show the container and / or label.
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SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Do not use water, use dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact
with skin and eyes.
Unusual Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
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.
Absorbent Material: Do not use combustible materials, as sawdust. Absorb on filter paper; in case of large amount of
leak, use sand or another inert material.
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 (pure substance) TLV: 0.29 mg/m3 (Ceiling)
Respiratory Protection: None
Eye Protection: Protective chemical safety goggles where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quickdrench facilities in work area.
Hand Protection: One-way gloves. Wash hands before breaks and at end of the work.
Other Protective Equipment: Protective Clothing
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: solid in liquid
Ignition Temperature: N/A
Color: N/A
Explosion limits: N/A
Odor: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
pH Value: 6-9
Solubility In Water: N/A
Boiling Point: 5/10
In: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
Viscosity: N/A
Flash Point: N/A
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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 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:
Referred to Sodium azide (in pure form)
LD50 Oral: Not known
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
LD50 Skin: Not known
LD50 Inhalation: Not known
Irritation, skin: Not known
Irritation, eyes: Not known
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.
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 not harmful to the aquatic environment, according to the
legislation in force (1999/45/CE and amendments). However, because 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.
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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
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
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