BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 ReagentSafety Data Sheet
SECTION 1: Identification
Identification
Product form : MixtureProduct name : BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Reagent
Recommended use and restrictions on use
Recommended use : For professional use only
Supplier
Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc. 10 Southgate RoadScarborough, Maine 04074 – United States T +1 (207) 730-5750[email protected]
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 labelingNo 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 identifierSodium 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 informationrefer 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 theproduct.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Product must only be kept in the original packaging. Comply with instructions for use (refer totechnical 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/m³ACGIH 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 : LiquidColor : 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 whiteOdor : 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: OdourlessOdor threshold : No data availablepH : 8.8Melting point : Not applicableFreezing point : No data availableBoiling point : No data availableFlash point : No data availableRelative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) : No data availableFlammability (solid, gas) : Not applicable.Vapor pressure : No data availableRelative vapor density at 20 °C : No data availableRelative density : No data availableSolubility : No data availableLog Pow : No data availableAuto-ignition temperature : No data availableDecomposition temperature : No data availableViscosity, kinematic : No data availableViscosity, dynamic : No data availableExplosion limits : No data availableExplosive properties : No data availableOxidizing 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 classifiedAcute toxicity (dermal) : Not classifiedAcute 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 weightATE US (dermal): 19 mg/kg body weight
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified pH: 8.8Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified pH: 8.8Respiratory or skin sensitization :Not classifiedGerm cell mutagenicity : Not classifiedCarcinogenicity : Not classifiedReproductive toxicity : Not classifiedSTOT-single exposure : Not classifiedSTOT-repeated exposure : Not classifiedAspiration hazard : Not classifiedViscosity, 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 adverseeffects 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 applicableChemical oxygen demand (COD): Not applicableThOD: Not applicableBOD (% 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 DOTNot 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) inventorySubject to reporting requirements of United States SARA Section 313CERCLA RQ: 1000 lbRQ (Reportable quantity, section 304 of EPA’sList of Lists): 1000 lbSARA Section 302 Threshold PlanningQuantity (TPQ): 500
International regulations
CANADANo additional information availableEU-RegulationsNo additional information availableNational regulationsNo additional information available
US State regulations
Component State or local regulationsSodium 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 17Full text of H-phrases:
H300: Fatal if swallowedH310: 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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