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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME Protein A Agarose PRODUCT NAME Protein A Agarose
CATALOG NO. SP-0050 CATALOG NO. SP-0050
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL Sodium Azide SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Flush to
sewer if allowed or collect on absorbent and dispose in approved
% BY WEIGHT 0.08% land fill.
HAZARD DATA Toxicity data: orl-hmn TDLo : 710ug/kg WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Flush to sewer if allowed.
orl-rat LD50 : 27mg/kg
ivn-mus LD50 : 19mg/kg SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
skn-rbt LD50 : 20mg/kg RESPIRATORY PROTECTION n/a
RTECS #: VY8050000 VENTILATION Use only with adequate ventilation.
CAS #: 26628-22-8 PROTECTIVE GLOVES NEEDED Yes
EYE PROTECTION NEEDED Yes
PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE Liquid MELTING POINT n/a SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
SOLUBILITY IN WATER n/a BOILING POINT n/a PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND ST ORAGE Store in
SPECIFIC GRAVITY n/a EVAPORATION RATE n/a refrigerator.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT n/a FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR n/a The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed to be
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, foam, carbon dioxide accurate but it is the responsibility of the user to determine the applicability
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES Use respirator. Toxic gases can of these data to the formulation of necessary safety precautions. Vector
be evolved: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides. Laboratories Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damage resulting from
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS None the use of the above product or the information contained in this Material Safety
Data Sheet.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE 300ug/m3
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE May cause local discomfort if
placed on skin, in eyes, ingested or inhaled.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Wash affected area thoroughly
with water. Irrigate eyes for at least 15 min. If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT May cause local discomfort
EYE CONTACT May cause irritation
INHALATION May cause irritation
INGESTION Harmful if swallowed
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY Stable MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong oxidizers
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Acidic pH
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
nitrogen oxides
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