Material Safety Data Sheet
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Updated:
Document Number 89-40000-00-024 Rev. A
B. Potential Health Effects:
Product Name: Multiplex Pneumococcal Assay Specimen Diluent
Product Number: 30-00023 and 30-00024
Acute Eye:
May cause irritation.
I. Product and Company Description
Acute Skin:
Luminex Corporation
May cause irritation. May be toxic in contact with skin.
12212 Technology Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78727
Acute Inhalation:
www.luminexcorp.com
May be harmful and irritating if inhaled.
For Product Information/Emergency Phone Number:
Acute ingestion:
1-877-785-2323 (US and Canada)
May be harmful if swallowed.
+1-512-381-4397 (International)
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Chemical Name or Synonym:
Pre-existing gastrointestinal or respiratory system ailments.
N/A
IV. First Aid Measures
II. Chemical Composition
First Aid Measures for Accidental:
Component CAS # EC # %Composition
Eye Exposure:
Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 >99
Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15
Sodium Azide
26628-22-8 247-852-1 <0.1 minutes. If irritation develops, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
T+; R28, R32; N; R50-53
Pneumococcol
N/A N/A 0.2 Skin Exposure:
polysaccharides (Type 22)
Wash affected areas with soap and water. If irritation develops, SEEK
Pneumococcol Cell wall
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
N/A N/A 0.02
polysaccharides
Inhalation:
III. Hazards Identification Move to fresh air. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
A. Emergency Overview:
Ingestion:
Information Pertaining To Particular Dangers For Man And If swallowed, rinse mouth out with water. Never give fluids or induce
vomiting if the victim is unconscious or having convulsions. SEEK
Environment:
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
May cause irritation. Toxic if swallowed and in contact with skin.
Physical Appearance:
Clear green liquid.
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V. Fire Fighting Measures VIII. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Fire Hazard Data: Exposure Guidelines:
Autoignition: N/A Component ACGIH NIOSH OSHA-PELs
Purified Water N/A N/A N/A
Flash Point: N/A
0.29 mg/m3 0.1 ppm
Ceiling (as Ceiling (as
Flammability Limits (vol/vol%):
NaN3); 0.11 HN3); 0.3
Lower: Upper: Sodium Azide ND
ppm Ceiling mg/m3
N/A N/A
(vapor, as Ceiling (as
hydrazoic acid) NaN3)
Extinguishing Media:
Pneumococcol
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. N/A N/A N/A
polysaccharides (Type 22)
Pneumococcol Cell wall
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: N/A N/A N/A
polysaccharides
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Engineering Controls:
Ventilation must be adequate to maintain the ambient workplace atmosphere
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
below the exposure limit(s) outlined in the MSDS. General room ventilation is
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
satisfactory under anticipated use conditions.
VI. Accidental Release Measures
Respiratory Protection:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European
Cleanup and Disposal of Spill:
Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or EN approved respirator when
Using proper personal protective equipment (Section VIII), absorb using inert
necessary.
material. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material has been contained.
Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in full compliance
Eye / Face Protection:
with national regulations.
Wear appropriate safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles as
described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29CFR 1910.133
VII. Handling and Storage or European Standard EN166.
Handling/Storage: Skin Protection:
Store in sealed container in a temperature controlled (2-8癈), dry location. Wear chemical resistant gloves (such as latex or neoprene) and protective
clothing to minimize skin contact.
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Appearance: Clear green liquid
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Emits toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
Odor: None
Hazardous Polymerization:
pH: Not Available
Will not occur.
Specific Gravity: ~1
Potential Biohazardous Material
Reagents in this kit contain sodium azide as a preservative. Sodium azide may
Water Solubility: Not Available
react with lead and copper plumbing to form highly explosive metal azides. On
disposal, flush drains with generous amount of cold water to prevent azide
Melting Point: Not Available
build up. In addition, consult the manual guideline "Safety Management No.
CDC-22, Decontamination of Laboratory Sink Drains to remove Azide salts"
Freezing Point Not Available
(Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia, April 30, 1976).
Boiling Point: Not Available
XI. Toxicological Information
Vapor Pressure: Not Available
Carcinogenicity:
Vapor Density: Not Available NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Percent Volatiles by Volume: Not Available
To our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not
Viscosity: Not Available
been thoroughly investigated.
Molecular Weight: Not Available
XII. Ecological Information
X. Stability and Reactivity
Ecotoxicological Information:
Not Available
Chemical Stability:
Stable
XIII. Disposal Considerations
Conditions to Avoid:
None Waste Disposal Method:
Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in full compliance
Materials / Chemicals to Be Avoided: with national regulations.
Azide reacts with many heavy metals such as lead, copper, mercury, silver,
and gold to form explosive compounds. Copper and lead azides are more Container Handling and Disposal:
sensitive than nitroglycerine. Azide reacts with metal halides incompatible with Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with national
chromyl chloride, hydrazine, bromine, carbon disulfide, dimethyl sulfate, regulations.
dibromomalonitrile.
XIV. Transportation Information
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
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R 28 Very toxic if swallowed.
Shipping Name:
R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-
Proper Shipping
Not Regulated term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Name
Safety Phrases:
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
Not Regulated
Hazard Class
ADR/RID/IMO/ICAO/US DOT
advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Not Regulated
ID Number S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as
Not Regulated
Packaging Group hazardous waste.
Not Regulated
Label Statement S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of
water.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
XV. Regulatory Information
instructions/safety data sheets.
U.S. Federal Regulations:
XVI. Other Information
SARA Title III Hazard Classes:
National Paint & Coating Hazardous Materials Identification System ?br>
Fire Hazard: No
HMIS(R):
Reactive Hazard: Yes
Release of Pressure: No
Health Hazard: 1
Acute Health Hazard: No
Flammability: 0
Chronic Health Hazard: Yes
Reactivity: 0
TSCA
Key Legend Information:
All components of this product are on the TSCA inventory or are not
N/A ?Not Applicable
required to be listed.
ND ?Not Determined
ACGIH ?American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
Other Regulations:
OSHA ?Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TLV ?Threshold Limit Value
U.S. State
PEL ?Permissible Exposure Limit
None
TWA ?Time Weighted Average
STEL ?Short Term Exposure Limit
Canada
NTP ?National Toxicology Program
CAS# # 26628-22-8 is listed on Canada's DSL and Ingredient
IARC ?International Agency for Research on Cancer
Disclosure Lists
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the
Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON THE
the information required by the CPR. DATA AVAILABLE TO US AND IS BELIEVED TO BE
CORRECT. HOWEVER LUMINEX CORPORATION MAKES
European/International Regulations
NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED REGARDING
Risk Phrases:
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THE ACCURACY OF THIS DATA OR THE RESULTS
OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THIS DATA.
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