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Material Safety Data Sheet
Description of Contents: This product contains a highly purified protein, agarose beads, and a 0.01 M sodium phosphate buffer, pH 7.6, containing 0.25 M NaCl and 0.05% sodium azide as a preservative.
Physical State: Agarose beads in liquid buffer.
Concentration of Hazardous Component: 0.5 mg sodium azide/ml of product.
Toxicity Data: LD50 (sodium azide) = 27 mg/kg (rat-oral)
Potential Hazard: The only hazards identified with this product are those associated with sodium azide, which is present
at a very low concentration. The main components of this product are purified protein, agarose (polysaccharide) beads,
and buffer salts, none of which are considered to be hazardous.
Fire Hazard: Sodium azide emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Explosion Hazard: Azide reacts with many heavy metals, including copper and lead, to form explosive compounds. Use large volumes of water to flush this product through any plumbing containing these heavy metals.
Protective Clothing: None
Method of Disposal: Sodium azide is a hazardous chemical. Disposal of even a small amount of this chemical may be subject to federal, state, or local laws.
Special Precautions: This product is for in vitro research use only, not for household, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. This product is not a medical device.
Health and First Aid:
| Eye Contact: | May cause irritation or permanent damage. Irrigate with a copious amount of water. Contact physician immediately. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause irritation. Wash affected areas with water or soap and water. |
| Inhalation: | Remove to fresh air. Contact poison control center or physician immediately for first aid instructions if necessary. |
| Ingestion: | Contact poison control center or physician immediately for potential sodium azide poisoning. |
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and is intended to be used only as a guide. Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc. will not be held responsible for any damage from handling or from contact with the above product.