Issue 5
Material Safety Data Sheet Date: 15/5/06
Product Identity Information
Product Name: EasyStain鈩?
Catalog Number: EStain20, EStain80, EStain-C
Formula: Proprietary formula. Contains between 0.01% and 1% sodium azide. Non-hazardous buffer solution.
Unit Size: 1-4 ml
CAS Number/Name: Ingredient-Sodium azide-26628-22-8
Uses: Diagnostic reagent for biological analysis.
Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance: Light yellow to colourless clear liquid.
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Physical Hazards
Flash Point: Not determined.
Classification: Not determined.
Extinguishing Fire: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguishers or water. An approved self-contained breathing ap
paratus and protective clothing are recommended.
Reactivity & Storage Conditions
Stability: Stable. Not a significant hazard in these quantities.
Storage Conditions: Refrigerator storage recommended (2-8oC). Do not freeze.
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, strong alkalis, strong oxidizing agents.
Corrosiveness: Mildly corrosive to aluminum. Moderately corrosive to copper and lead (azide only)
Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry: May enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, and eye and skin contact.
RTECS Number: None known.
Exposure Limits: Not determined
Toxicity: We are not aware of any toxicity data for this product.
Health Hazards: See Potential Hazards below.
Potential Hazards: The complete properties have not been investigated.
Worksafe Exposure Limits: (Sodium azide) TWA = 0.3 mg/m3.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed in Worksafe's document "Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the
Occupational Environment" (May 1995).
Exposure Symptoms: Data suggests pure azide (azide is a minor component of this product) should be classified as a
dangerous eye irritant and toxic by ingestion. Pure azide may cause severe irritation with corneal
injury, which may result in permanent impairment of vision and even blindness.
First Aid: Potentially harmful; avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling, if eye or
skin contact occurs, wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes. If inhaled,
move individual to fresh air and seek medical advice. If swallowed, seek medical advice.
Precautions for safe use/control measures
Ventilation: This product should be utilized in a ventilated space. No special ventilation is required.
Handling: Gloves, protective clothing, and eyewear should be worn and safe laboratory practices followed.
In Case of Spill: Use appropriate protective equipment and sodium hypochlorite (minimum 4%) to clean up spilled
substance. Promptly absorb spill onto an appropriate material. Collect and dispose of all waste in
accordance with applicable laws.
Clean-up: Wash with soap and water.
This material is sold for research purposes only and is not required to appear on the TSCA inventory. It is not intended for food,
drug, household, agricultural or cosmetic use. Its use must be supervised by a technically qualified individual experienced in han-
dling potentially hazardous chemicals. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Users should make independ-
ent decisions regarding completeness of the information based on all sources available. BTF shall not be held liable for any damage
resulting from handling or contact with the above product.
漏 BTF Pty Ltd. 2006
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