BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP DIAGNOSTICS DIV -- 016657000 PRECISET AMMONIA  -- 6550-00F038530
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:016657000 PRECISET AMMONIA
MSDS Date:02/12/1993
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F038530
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORP DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50100
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46256-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:317-845-2000/317-845-2684
Emergency Phone Num:317-845-2000/317-845-2684
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL A FAZIO
CAGE:32239
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION
Address:9115 HAGUE RD
Box:50414
City:INDIANAPOLIS
State:IN
ZIP:46250-0100
Country:US
Phone:317-845-2000
CAGE:32239

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:0.1 PPM
OSHA PEL:C 0.3MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE, IN A PURE FORM
    IT'S CONSIDERED A POISON & MAY ALTER GENETIC MATERIAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SODIUM AZIDE-HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/LARGE VOLUMES OF FRESH WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: KEEP WARM & CALM. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:>392F
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE GARMENTS. IF POSSIBLE HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM
    FIRE SCENE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. DRY: MOP UP/PLACE IN SUITABLE
    CONTAINER/SEAL/LABEL/HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. SOLUTION: USE ABSORBENT
    MATERIAL TO CONTAIN/PICKUP. ONCE SPENT PLACE ALL CONTAMINATED
    DISPOSABLES IN SUITABLE CONT AINER/SEAL/LABEL/HOLD FOR DISPOSAL
    (SEESUPP)

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT TEMP BETWEEN 68-77F.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN, EYES. DON'T EAT, DRINK/SMOKE
    WHILE WORKING W/REAGENTS. DON'T MOUTH PIPETTE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATIONS, DELUGE SHOWERS, LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. OBSERVE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL
    HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILLS CONT'D: UPON COMPLETION OF CLEANUP, WASH SITE W/WATER. PH:
    REAGENT: 5-10

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

pH:(SUPP)
Solubility in Water:REAGENT-COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM AZIDE: HEAVY METALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS/ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDE,
    COPPER/LEAD PLUMBING
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT, FLAME/PRESSURE. SODIUM
    AZIDE-SHOCK & HEAT.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. SODIUM AZIDE-WHEN DISPOSING DOWN THE DRAIN, FLUSH
    W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. CLEAN EXPOSED METAL SURFACES W/10% SODIUM
    HYDROXIDE.

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