BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Reagent Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1: Identification Identification Product form : Mixture Product name : BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Reagent
Recommended use and restrictions on use Recommended use : For professional use only
Supplier Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc. 10 Southgate Road Scarborough, Maine 04074 – United States T +1 207-730-5750 ts.scr@abbott.com
Emergency telephone number Emergency number : 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification
Not classified
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS US labeling No labeling applicable
Other hazards which do not result in classification No additional information available
Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not applicable
SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients Substances Not applicable
Mixtures Name: Product identifier Sodium Azide: (CAS-No.) 26628-22-8
Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16
SECTION 4: First-aid measures Description of first aid measures First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash skin with plenty of water. First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse eyes with water as a precaution. First-aid measures after ingestion : Call a poison center/doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) No additional information available
Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical Reactivity : The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Complete protective
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency personnel Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
For emergency responders Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information refer to section 8: “Exposure controls/personal protection”.
Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : Take up liquid spill into absorbent material. Other information : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site.
Reference to other sections For further information refer to section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Wear personal protective equipment. Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage conditions : Product must only be kept in the original packaging. Comply with instructions for use (refer to technical sheet). Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Control parameters Sodium Azide (26628-22-8) ACGIH ACGIH Ceiling (mg/m³) 0.29 mg/m³ ACGIH ACGIH Ceiling (ppm) 0.11 ppm
Appropriate engineering controls Appropriate engineering controls : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Environmental exposure controls : Avoid release to the environment.
Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment:
Protective clothing. Safety glasses. Gloves.Hand protection: Protective glovesEye protection: Safety glassesSkin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothingRespiratory protection:
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
Personal protective equipment symbol(s):
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Liquid Color : Mixture contains one or more component(s) which have the following colour(s): White White to off-white Light yellow to yellow-brown Colourless to white Odor : There may be no odour warning properties, odour is subjective and inadequate to warn of overexposure. Mixture contains one or more component(s) which have the following odour: Odourless Odor threshold : No data available pH : 8.8 Melting point : Not applicable Freezing point : No data available Boiling point : No data available Flash point : No data available Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) : No data available Flammability (solid, gas) : Not applicable. Vapor pressure : No data available Relative vapor density at 20 °C : No data available Relative density : No data available Solubility : No data available Log Pow : No data available Auto-ignition temperature : No data available Decomposition temperature : No data available Viscosity, kinematic : No data available Viscosity, dynamic : No data available Explosion limits : No data available Explosive properties : No data available Oxidizing properties : No data available
Other information No additional information available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity Reactivity The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
10.2. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
10.4. Conditions to avoid None under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
10.5. Incompatible materials None known.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified
Sodium Azide (26628-22-8) LD50 oral rat : 27 mg/kg body weight (Rat, Inconclusive, insufficient data) LD50 dermal rabbit :19 – 48 mg/kg body weight (Rabbit, Inconclusive, insufficient data) ATE US (oral): 27 mg/kg body weight ATE US (dermal): 19 mg/kg body weight
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified pH: 8.8 Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified pH: 8.8 Respiratory or skin sensitization :Not classified Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified Carcinogenicity : Not classified Reproductive toxicity : Not classified STOT-single exposure : Not classified STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified Aspiration hazard : Not classified Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological information Toxicity Ecology – general : The product is not considered harmful to aquatic organisms or to cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
LC50 fish: 1 0.8 mg/l (Equivalent or similar to OECD 203, 96 h, Gasterosteus aculeatus, Fresh water, Experimental value) LC50 other aquatic organisms: 1 1 (1 – 10) mg/l (96 h) EC50 other aquatic organisms: 1 5 (5 – 14) mg/l (Protozoa; TOXICITY TEST)
Persistence and degradability Sodium Azide (26628-22-8) Persistence and degradability: Biodegradability in soil: not applicable. Biodegradability: not applicable. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD): Not applicable Chemical oxygen demand (COD): Not applicable ThOD: Not applicable BOD (% of ThOD): Not applicable
Bioaccumulative potential Sodium Azide (26628-22-8) Bioaccumulative potential: not bioaccumulable.
Mobility in soil Sodium Azide (26628-22-8) Ecology – soil: Highly mobile in soil.
Other adverse effects No additional information available.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations Disposal methods Waste treatment methods : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions.
SECTION 14: Transport information Department of Transportation (DOT) In accordance with DOT Not applicable
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Not applicable
Transport by sea Not applicable
Air transport Not applicable
SECTION 15: Regulatory information US Federal regulations Sodium Azide (26628-22-8) Listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory Subject to reporting requirements of United States SARA Section 313 CERCLA RQ: 1000 lb RQ (Reportable quantity, section 304 of EPA’s List of Lists): 1000 lb SARA Section 302 Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ): 500
International regulations CANADA No additional information availableEU-Regulations No additional information availableNational regulations No additional information available
US State regulations Component State or local regulations Sodium Azide(26628-22-8)
SECTION 16: Other information This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 Indication of changes: Date of issue. 2020 08 17 Full text of H-phrases:
H300: Fatal if swallowed H310: Fatal in contact with skin
SDS US (GHS HazCom 2012) This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.
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