QUIDEL CORPORATION hCG Serum Control Set
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Catalog No: 00281
REVISED: 04/25/01
I. General Information
Chemical Name & Synonyms: None Trade Name & Catalog Number: 00281
hCG Serum Control Set
Reference Number: 972748
Chemical Family: NOT APPLICABLE Formula: NOT APPLICABLE
Proper DOT Shipping Name: NOT APPLICABLE DOT Hazard Classification: NOT APPLICABLE
Manufacturer: Quidel Corporation Manufacturer's Phone Number: 858-552-1100
Manufacturer's Address: 10165 McKellar Court
San Diego, CA 92121 Poison Control Center: 1-800-876-4766
II. Ingredients
Percent: Threshold Limit Value (units):
NEGATIVE CONTROL OSHA PEL: 0.3 mg/cubic meter CL
Sodium Azide CAS 26628-22-8 0.10% OSHA STEL, TWA: None
Microcide III CAS 26172-55-4 0.30%
CAS 2682-20-4
POSITIVE CONTROL
Sodium Azide CAS 26628-22-8 0.10% OSHA PEL: 0.3 mg/cubic meter CL
Microcide III CAS 26172-55-4 0.30% OSHA STEL, TWA: None
CAS 2682-20-4
Human Serum >99% None Established (Possible bio-hazard)
C-50 Purified hCG N/A
III. Physical Data
Boiling Point: (oF): Aqueous mixtures 100oC Specific Gravity (Water = 1.0): NOT APPLICABLE
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NOT APPLICABLE Percent Volatile by Volume (%): NOT APPLICABLE
Vapor Density (Air = 1.0): NOT APPLICABLE
Solubility in Water: SOLUBLE Evaporation Rate: NOT ESTABLISHED
Appearance: pH:
NEGATIVE CONTROL: clear, slightly yellow. Negative Control: 6.5
POSITIVE CONTROL: clear, slightly yellow. Positive Control: 6.5
Odor:
Negative Control: None
Positive Control: None
IV. Fire and Explosion Data
Auto Ignition Temperature: (OF) NOT APPLICABLE
Flash Point (Test Method): NOT APPLICABLE
Flammable Limits: NON-FLAMMABLE LEL: NOT APPLICABLE
UEL: NOT APPLICABLE
Extinguishing Media: NOT APPLICABLE Unusual Fire and Explosive Hazards: NONE KNOWN
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: NOT APPLICABLE
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hCG Serum Control Set
Catalog No: 00281
V. Health Hazard Data
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: See Section II OSHA Threshold Limit Value: See Section II
ACGIH Threshold Limit value: See Section II
Symptoms of Exposure: Irritant: Microcide III. May be toxic: Sodium Azide. Mutagen: Sodium Azide
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Eyes/Skin hypersensitivity
Primary Route(s) of entry: Eye contact/ Ingestion
First Aid: CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER (SEE PHONE NUMBER IN SECTION 1)
VI. Reactivity Data
Stability: STABLE Conditions to avoid: NONE KNOWN
Incompatibility: NONE KNOWN Materials to avoid: NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NONE KNOWN
Hazardous Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR
VII. Environmental Protection Procedures
Spill Response Procedures: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, protective eyewear,
clothing and gloves. For Negative Control, clean up with soap and water. For Positive Control, absorb into toweling or
other absorbent material. Place in red bio-hazardous material bag and dispose in accordance with approved institutional
procedures for bio-hazardous material and all Federal and State guidelines. Decontaminate area with 10% Clorox solution.
Waste Disposal Procedures: Dispose of in accordance with all Federal, State and local regulations for handling of bio-hazardous waste.
VIII. Handling and Special Protection Information
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses or full face shield. Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Respiratory Protection: None required Ventilation: Normal ventilation recommended
Other Protection: None needed, regard as potentially infectious, See section IX
IX. Special Precautions
Hygienic Practices in Handling and Storage: Human Source material for the positive control was found negative for Hepatitis B
surface antigen and antibody to HIV by approved test methods. Since no method can offer complete
assurance that Hepatitis B virus, HIV or other infectious agents are absent, this product should be
handled observing the same precautions employed when handling any potentially infectious material.
Precautions For Repair and Maintenance of contaminated Equipment: Decontaminate equipment that comes in contact w/reagents using
standard bio-hazard contamination techniques.
Other Protection: For In Vitro diagnostic use only. Do not apply to eyes or skin, ingest or inhale.
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE
AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. QUIDEL SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM HANDLING OR USE.
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