Updated: September 24, 2007
Attn: SAFETY DIRECTOR
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CATALOG NUMBER: 2016
NANOGOLD庐-STREPTAVIDIN
PRODUCT NAME:
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Nanogold庐 -Streptavidin
Product Name
Product Number 2016
80 碌g/ml Nanogold庐 -Streptavidin in 20 mM Sodium Phosphate,
Product Description
150 mM NaCl, pH7.4, with 0.1 % BSA and 0.05 % sodium azide
Appearance Pale brown solution
SECTION 2: HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT INFORMATION
HANDLING
User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged
or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
Store at 2-8掳C
Non-Hazardous for Transport: This substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport.
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation. Sodium azide may react with lead and copper plumbing
to form highly explosive metal azides.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nature of decomposition products not known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
MSDS: 2016 NANOGOLD庐-Streptavidin Updated: September 24, 2007
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure
adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Azide reacts with many heavy metals such as lead, copper, mercury, silver, gold to form
explosive compounds. Azide reacts with metal halides to give a range of metal azide halides,
many of which are explosive.
FLASH POINT
N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to
prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Ventilate area and
wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
SECTION 7: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Exposure to gold compounds can cause contact
dermatitis.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and
upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
TARGET ORGAN(S) OR SYSTEM(S)
Kidneys.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Many azides cause a fall in blood pressure and some inhibit enzyme action. Laboratory
experiments in animals have shown sodium azide to produce a profound hypotensive effect,
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demyelination of myelinated nerve fibers in the central nervous system, testicular damage,
blindness, attacks of rigidity, and hepatic and cerebral effects. To the best of our knowledge, the
chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
SECTION 8: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
SECTION 9: OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
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