x MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET INFORMATION FORM FOR CHEMICALS DATA
Date: November 27, 2000 Former date:
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE CHEMICAL AND OF THE MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER OR OTHER
UNDERTAKING
1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation
Trade name DELFIA Eu-labelled Anti-Human IgG
Code of the preparation 1244-330
1.2 Identification of the manufacturer, importer or other undertaking
1.2.1 Manufacturer, importer, other undertaking Wallac Oy
1.2.2 Street address# Mustionkatu 6
Postcode and post office# FIN 20750 Turku, Finland
Post-office box# 10
Postcode and post office FIN 20101 Turku, Finland
Telephone number + 358 2 2678 111
Telefax + 358 2 2678 357
LY code* 0937168-4
1.2.3 Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (US)
Emergency telephone number: (703)527-3887 or (800)424-9300
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
2.1 Description Liquid
2.2 Hazardous ingredients
2.2.1 CAS number or 2.2.2 Name of the ingredient# 2.2.3 2.2.4 Toxicology data
other code# Concentra-
tion (wt %)
26628-22-8 Sodium Azide < 0.1 LD50 = 27 mg/kg (oral-rat)
LD50 = 20 mg/kg (skin-rabbit)
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product contains no hazardous ingredients in concentrations greater than 1% or carcinogens in concentrations greater
than 0.1%.
See section 11for health effects of sodium azide, a preservative for this product.
Primary route of exposure: Skin contact
Secondary routes of exposure: Eye contact, inhalation and ingestion.
Target organs: Eyes, skin, Centrl nervouis System (CNS) and kidneys.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 Special instructions# - none
4.2 Inhalation# If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and seek medical advice.
4.3 Skin# Rinse immediately with copious amount of water and wash with mild soap solution.
4.4 Splashes in eyes# Rinse immediately with copious amount of water at least 15 minutes and seek medical
advice.
4.5 Ingestion If ingested, seek medical assistance.
4.6 Information to doctor or other trained persons giving first aid 鈥? Treat symptomatically and follow RTECS.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media Water, foam, carbon dioxide
5.2 Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons n/d
5.3 Special exposure hazards in a fire n/d
5.4 Special protective equipment for a fire n/d
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5.5 Other instructions n/d
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions# See section 7.1.
6.2 Environmental precautions# If safety allows do not allow run off to sewer, waterway or ground.
6.3 Methods for cleaning up Trained personnel with a preplan may choose to absorb on sand, paper, vermiculite or
other appropriate material and place in a closed container for disposal. Ventilate and wash the area with water
and detergent.
6.4 Other instructions Liquid contains sodium azide as a preservative. Sodium Azide may react with lead, copper,
brass and solder plumbing to form highly explosive metal azides. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and
local regulations.
6.5 Other instructions Proper handling of waste after adding radioactive isotopes shall be observed.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Handling Wear safety goggles, face shield, apron torso protection and resistant gloves. If splashing can occur
wear protective equipment acording to 29 CFR 1910.132. Forms hydroazoic acid in water.
Storage Store at 2 鈥? 8 oC in dry, well ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Protect
7.2
from direct sunlight. Be aware of the expiration date stated on the bottle.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Technical measures for exposure controls# Proper ventilation in working areas.
8.2 Limit values for workplace air
8.2.1 Limit values NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit (REL): 0.3 mg/m3 skin as Sodium Azide (Ceilings); ACGIH
Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 0.29 mg/m3 as Sodium Azide (Ceilings),
8.2.2 Other information on limit values N/A
8.3 Personal protective equipment#
8.3.1 Special instructions for protection and hygiene 鈥? Have eye wash and safety showers in immediate vicinity of
use.
8.3.2 Respiratory protection 鈥揘one required with adequate ventilation, if required follow 29 CFR 1910.134
8.3.3 Hand protection Natural rubber or neoprene gloves.
8.3.4 Eye protection Safety goggles
8.3.5 Skin protection Protective clothing
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 Physical state, colour and odour liquid
9.2 pH n/d
9.3 Information on changes in the physical state
Boiling point/boiling range 212 oF
9.3.1
9.3.2 Melting point/melting range n/d
9.3.3 Decomposition temperature n/d
9.4 Flash point n/d
Flammability (solid/gas) Sodium azide as a solid combusts at 572 oF
9.5
9.6 Autoflammability n/d
9.7 Explosion hazard n/d
9.8 Explosive limits a) lower# N/A
b) upper# N/A
9.9 Oxidizing properties n/d
Vapour pressure 20 mm Hg @ 68 oF (water)
9.10
9.11 Relative density n/d
9.12 Solubility a) water solubility n/d
b) fat solubility n/d
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9.13 Partition coefficient (for ingredients): n-octanol/water n/d
9.14 Viscosity n/d
9.15 Other information n/d
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 Conditions to avoid Avoid evaporating solution to residue (Sodium Azide, a preservative in trace amounts, may
decompose explosively).
10.2 Materials to avoid Benzoyl chloride plus potassium hydroxide, bromine, brass, carbon disulfide, chromyl
chloride, copper, dibromalononitrile, dimethyl sulfate, lead, barium carbonate, solder, sulfuric acid and nitric acid.
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products Unidentified, potentially toxic, by-products upon combustion. Sodium
azide plus acids will release toxic by-products.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Acute toxicity Not determined for entire preparation. See 2.2.1 for components.
11.2 Irritancy and corrosiveness Solution may irritate skin and eyes.
11.3 Sensitization 鈥搉ot known
11.4 Subacute, subchronic and prolonged toxicity None known.
11.5 Empirical data on effects on humans# -
11.6 Carcinogens: This formulation contains no chemicals listed by NTP, IARC, OSHA or ACGIH as known/confirmed
or probable/suspected carcinogens.
11.7 Trace Component Potential Health Effects: Sodium Azide
Inhalation:
May cause irritation to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes, sore throat, coughing, dizziness, shortness
of breath, and fainting. May be absorbed through inhalation. Symptoms may parallel ingestion.
Ingestion:
Highly Toxic! May cause breathlessness, pulmonary edema and rapid heart beat within 5 minutes. Nausea,
vomiting, headache, restlessness, and diarrhea may occur within 15 minutes. Other symptoms may include low
blood pressure, abnormal breathing, reduced body temperature, reduced body pH, convulsions, collapse and
death.
Skin Contact:
Highly Toxic! Causes irritation, redness, and pain. May be absorbed through the skin; symptoms may parallel
ingestion.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, redness, pain, and blurred vision.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1 Persistence in the environment#
12.1.1 Biodegradation No data
12.1.2 Chemical degradation No data
12.2 Bioaccumulation No data
12.3 Mobility No data
12.4 Toxic effects on organisms
12.4.1 Aquatic toxicity No data
12.4.2 Other toxicity No data
12.5 Other information No data
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of all waste shall be in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Proper handling of waste after adding
radioactive isotopes shall be observed.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1 Land transport
14.1.1 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated for ground transportation
14.1.2 Hazard class N/A
14.1.3 UN Number N/A
14.1.4 Packing Group N/A
14.1.5 Other information N/A
14.2 Marine (vessel) transport
14.2.1 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated for ground transportation
14.2.2 Hazard class N/A
14.2.3 UN Number N/A
14.2.4 Packing Group N/A
14.2.5 Other information N/A
14.5 Air transport
14.3.1 Proper Shipping Name Not regulated for air transportation
14.3.2 Hazard class N/A
14.3.3 UN Number N/A
14.3.4 Packing Group N/A
14.3.5 Other information N/A
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
15.1.1 No chemicals in this material with known CAS numbers are subject to the reporting requirements of CERCLA
15.2 Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization of 1988 (SARA), Title III, Section 313
15.2.1 The material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the DeMinimus
reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313 and 40 CFR 372.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
16.1 Directions for use See manufacturer's manual/directions
16.2 Other information The above information is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. No representation or warranty is made, however, concerning the accuracy or
completeness of the information presented in this publication. Wallac shall not be held liable for any damage
resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
16.3 Additional information available from NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazards
16.4 Sources of information used in the compilation of the safety data sheet
Information given by manufacturer
Vermont Safety Information Resources, Inc MSDS Index
Forsberg and Mansdorf, 鈥漄uick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing鈥?, 2nd Edition, Van Nostran
Reinhold, NY, NY
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