Catalogue numbers: MCA-1D2, MCA-1D4, MCA-1E4, MCA-2A5, MCA-2E3, MCA-39C7, MCA-7C5, MCA-8G2, MCA-DA2, MCA-31F5, MCA-38F3, MCA-28F2, MCA-22G1, MCA-34B12, MCA-37C12, MCA-32D6, MCA-31C4, MCA-38H8, MCA-40B7

Product name: Mouse monoclonal antibody preparations

Component name: Sodium azide, added as preservative and antimicrobial agent

Preparations: Concentrated tissue culture supernatents from antibody producing hybridoma cultures. Sodium azide added to final concentration of 10mM.

Manufacturer:

EnCor Biotechnology Inc.
12085 Research Drive
Alachua
Florida 32615
United States of America

Tel: (352) 871 8153
Fax: (352) 392 8347

Email: admin@encorbio.com
Internet: http://www.encorbio.com

Section 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Toxic if swallowed, contact with acids release toxic gas.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: irrigate thoroughly with water for several minutes.
Skin Contact: wash skin thoroughy with water.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty to drink

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Special risks: may explode if heated and may produce toxic fumes in fire
Suitable extinguishing material are water spray, carbon dioxide, or fire retardant foams and powders.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Wear appropriate protective clothing and inform others to keep a safe distance. Spread soda ash, cat litter or other absorbant material over any spillage. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Avoid contact with copper, lead, mercury or other heavy metals which may react with this reagent to produce explosive compounds. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this material. Wash hands thorougly after handling this material. Store at 4 C or lower temperatures. Keep container closed and protected from light and moisture.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Respirator: Dust Respirator
Ventilation: Extraction hood
Gloves: Rubber or plastic surgical grade
Eye Protection: Goggles or face shield
Other precautions: Plastic apron, boots if handling large quantities

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: solid
color: white
odor: odorless
Melting point: no data available
Boiling point: N/A
Density: no data available
Vapor pressure: N/A
Solubility in water: Very soluble
Flash point: no data available
Explosion limits: no data available
Ignition Temperature: no data available

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Stable unless heated.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Ingestion causes irritation of mucous membranes of mouth, throat and gut. May be absorbed through skin.
Systemic effect: cardiovascular disorders, nervous system disorders, diarroea, tiredness, kidney toxicity.
LD50 in rats = 27mg/kg oral.
No known evidence of oncogenicity.

Section 12: Ecological Information

No data available.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to aid in the disposal of this material. Observe all relevant national, state and local environmental regulations.

Section 14: Transportation Information

Contact EnCor Biotechnology Inc. for transport information

Section 15: Regulatory Information

Labelling according to EEC directives

EC Index No: 011-004-00-7,

Symbol: T+ very toxic

R28: very toxic if swallowed

R32: releases toxic gas on contact with acids

S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately and extensively with soapy water

S45: If you feel unwell after contact with agent, seek medical aid immediately

S60: Treat this material and its container as hazardous waste for disposal purposes

S61: Avoid release into the environment

Section 16: Other Information

The information in this MSDS sheet is believed to be accurate but is the responsibility of the user to determine the applicablity of these data to safe usage practices. EnCor Biotechnology Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damage or injury resulting from the use of the above product or the information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet. Certain of EnCor Biotechnology Incs. products contain a small amount of sodium azide, added as an antimicrobial agent. The concentration is at a maximum of 10mM, so that the amount that could possibly be ingested from an entire aliquot of the largest size, currently 500mL, would be 5 mmoles. Even the ingestion of a whole aliquot would result in exposure to levels of this compound well below the level thought to be dangerous. Nevertheless, here are details of the toxicity of Sodium Azide.

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