Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE STANDARDS & CONTROLS ARE MADE
W/HUMAN SERUM WHICH HAS BEEN TESTED BY USFDA LICENSED METHOD &
FOUND NON-ACTIVE FOR HIV-1 & HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN. BECAUSE
NO TEST METHOD CAN OFFER ABSOLUTE ASS URANCE THAT HIV-1 & HEPATITIS
B ARE ABSENT, THESE REAGENTS SHOULD BE HANDLED AT THE BIOSAFETY
LEVEL 2.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES:
FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: FLUSH MOUTH W/COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER, PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:CHEMICAL/WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SODIUM AZIDE MAY REACT W/COPPER & LEAD
PLUMBING TO FORM EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES & W/ACIDS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE
HYDRAZOIC ACID.
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, IMPERMEABLE SHOE COVERS &
LONG LABORATORY COAT. ABSORB W/DISPOSABLE TOWELS. SOAK AREA W/10%
BLEACH SOLUTION & WIPE UP W/DISPOSABLE TOWELS.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE STANDARDS & CONTROLS IN
35.6-46.4F. REFRIGERATOR DESIGNATED & LABELED TO CONTAIN HUMAN
BLOOD PRODUCTS. TAKE CARE NOT TO SPLASH/SPLATTER.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT IS FOR RESEARCH/IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY.
Protective Gloves:NON-PERMEABLE RUBBER/NEOPRENE/LATEX
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG LAB COAT, NITRILE DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WORK PRACTICES CONT'D: CHANGE GLOVES WHEN THEY BECOME CONTAMINATED.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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.