Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Catalog Number: 391-060 Note:
Name (on Label): hsCRP Kit - Calibrators
Section I 鈥? NAME AND PRODUCT
Manufacturer's Name: Clinical Data Emergency Telephone Number:
1-800-233-6400
Address: 2 Thurber Boulevard Telephone Number for Information:
Smithfield, RI 02917 1-401-233-6400
Date Prepared: 6/5/03
Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
NFPA OSHA
Hazardous Components CAS # Health Fire Reactivity Conc. TLV
% (WT) PEL
Sodium Azide 26628-22-8 N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A 2 mg/cum 2 mg/cum
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
TLV: Threshold Limit Value established by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1986-87.
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: N/A Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/A Melting Point: N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
Solubility in Water: N/A Other Physical Data: Recombinant form of Human
C-reactive Protein produced in E. Coli in a buffered
protein base with Sodium Azide as a preservative.
Appearance and Odor:
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A Flammable Limits
Lower Explosive Limit: Upper Explosive Limit:
N/A
N/A
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, water, or CO2 foam extinguishers. Sodium Azide is reactive.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Sodium Azide is reactive.
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Section V - Reactivity Data
Stability: N/A Unstable Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Sodium azide is reactive with heavy metals, strong oxidizers, strong
acids, and acid chlorides.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: N/A
Hazardous Polymerization May Occur Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Will Not Occur
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation: Yes Skin: Yes Ingestion: Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Chronic:
Acute: Target organs: heart, nervous system.
Carcinogenicity: NTP: IARC Monographs: OSHA Regulated:
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Headache, nausea, shortness of breath and vomiting.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Ingestion: If accidentally ingested, seek medical assistance immediately.
Skin: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If topical symptoms are observed, seek medical
assistance immediately.
Eyes: Rinse eyes immediately with water.
Inhalation:
Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Wear gloves and protective garments. After
spillage, mop up with absorbent material (e.g. cotton, wool or paper towel). Flush away with plenty of
water to prevent Sodium Azide accumulation.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of this product in a manner consistent with State and Federal
regulations.
Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing: Store at temperatures specified on bottle labels (2-8潞
C). Keep container tightly closed and free from contamination.
Other Precautions: CAUTION: Sodium Azide can form explosive compounds in copper and lead pipes.
Flush waste with excess water.
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Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): N/A
Ventilation: Local Exhaust: N/A Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves
Mechanical (General): N/A Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Special: N/A Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Lab
coat
Other: N/A Work/Hygienic Practices: Normal laboratory
precautions are recommended.
Section IX 鈥? Other Information
Miscellaneous Information: The full chemical, physical, toxicological, and carcinogenic properties of
this dilute solution have not been fully investigated. This material is intended for use with biomedical
materials and should only be used by individuals properly trained in disposal procedures required for
biomedical wastes and in personal safety, and health related techniques used in clinical laboratories.
The information contained in this document is believed to be factual, however, nothing presented herein is
to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Clinical Data shall be liable.
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