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Material Safety Data Sheet for ELISA Kit

1.     Composition Information

1	20 x PBS	25 ml	7	Substrate Solution	10.5 ml
2	20 x Assay Buffer	20 ml	8	Detection Antibody (lyophilized)	1 vial
3	Coated ELISA plate	96-well or 8 x 12 strip well	9	Standards (dry powder)	3 vials
4	Streptavidin-HRP	0.055 ml	10	Stop solution	5.5 ml
5	Datasheet/	1

2. Hazards Identification

None of the Hazardous regents are present in an amount that qualifies the products as hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EC. However, ingestion or exposure to large amounts can potentially be hazardous. The physical, chemical and toxicological properties of these components have not been fully investigated. It is recommended that all laboratory personnel follow standard laboratory safety procedures when handling this product. Safety procedures should include wearing approved safety glasses, gloves and protective clothing. Direct physical contact with all components in this product should be avoided.

Known Hazardous Components can be contained in the Elisa kits, usually at small concentration such as:

Tetramethylbenzidine	CAS Number 64285-73-0	Amount 750ppm
Sodium Azide	CAS Number 26628-22-8	Amount 0.02%
H2SO4	CAS Number 7664-93-9	Amount 0.25M

3. First Aid Measure

Ingestion if swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician or poison control.

Skin Contact Flush with copious amounts of water and wash with soap and water for at least 15minutes.Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician if _irritation or discomfort develops.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult give oxygen. If breathing stops, administer artificial respiration. Call a physician.

Eye Contact Flush with copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Check for and remove contact lenses. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids Call a physician.

If medicine attention is required, provide product label and /or MSDS.

4. Fire Fighting Measure

None of the component of this kit poses a significant risk in case of fire. Fire fighting media should be selected to suit other materials involved in the fire. It is recommended that firefighters wear protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus to limit their exposure.

5. Accidental Release Measures

Ventilate area, shut off all source of ignition. Wear appropriate protective gear. Wipe or pick up materials, place in sealed container, dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Wash spill site thoroughly with soap and water after material pick-up is complete.

6. Handling and Storage

This kit should be stored as recommended on the product label. All components should be kept in tightly closed containers. Refer to the Storage section of the kit insert for further information. This kit should only be handled and used by qualified, trained professionals.

7. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Refer to Section 5 and 6.

8. Physical and Chemical properties

Physical State: Liquid or dry powder except for the coated microwells.

Color: Clear for all other liquid reagents.

Odor: None detectable.

pH: 5-10 for all components except Stop Solution at <3 (highly acidic)

Boiling Point:	Not applicable.
Melting Point:	Not applicable.
Flash Point:	Not applicable.
Flammability:	Not Flammable

Auto flammability: will not occur

Vapor Pressure: Not applicable

Relative Density: 1-10mg/ml

Water Solubility: 100% soluble

 

9. Stability and reactivity

This product is stable until the expiration date indicated on the kit label under the specified storage conditions. There are no known reactivates with these components. Refer to the kits insert for future information.

10. Disposal Considerations

Disposal of preparation Left: Dispose according to current regional and nation rules.

Contaminated Containers: Dispose of following current regulations.

 

11. Transport Information

Road/railway haulage ADR/RID: Not restricted

Sea Freight IMO (IMDG): Not restricted

Air Freight IATA (ICAO): Not restricted

UN Number: Not applicable

12. Regulatory Information

Symbols of Danger: None

“R” Phrases indicating Specific Risks: R35 (for concentrated Hydrochloric Acid) Cause severe burns.

“S”Phrases indicating Caution: S26 (for concentrated Hydrochloric Acid) in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

13. Other information

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be used as a guide. Genorise Scientific, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or contact with the above product. The burden of safe use of these materials rests solely with the user