=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:605415 ANTI-HUMAN IGG G
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJPRK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50414
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-0100
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-845-2000
Emergency Phone Num:317-845-2000
CAGE:32239
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50414
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-0100
Country:US
Phone:317-845-2000
CAGE:32239

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:SODIUM AZIDE
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
= Wt:.1
ACGIH STEL:C0.29 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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 Measures  =======================

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.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

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.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

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  ======================

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.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

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

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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

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