Toxo IgM Kit

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1. Potential Biohazard: The components 3, 4, and 5 (Calibrators and Controls) are formulated with a buffer base, animal serum, and human serum. The human serum are tested by an United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) licensed method and found to be non-reactive for HIV-1, HIV-2, Hepatitis B surface antigen and HCV. Because no test method can offer absolute assurance that these agents are absent, reagents should be handled at the Biosafety Level 2, as recommended for any potentially infectious human blood product, in the United States Center for Disease Control (USCDC) and National Institute of Health (USNIH) manual "Biosafety in Microbiological Laboratories", 1988. All bovine products and goat sera have been derived from animals of US origin and processed in USDA licensed facilities. 2. Chemical Hazard: The components 3, 4, and 5 (Calibrators and Controls) are formulated with sodium azide. Concentrated Sodium Azide may react with copper and lead plumbing to form explosive metal azides. May react with acids to form explosive hydrazoic acid. If drain disposed, flush with large amounts of water to prevent azide build-up. DAI Code # 11 2 The component 8 (TMB Chromogenic Substrate) containing TMB, is formulated with DMSO, an irritant and mucous membranes. In case of contact with any of these reagents, wash thoroughly with water. TMB is a suspected carcinogen. Component 9 (Stop Solution) is an acidic and corrosive agent. Avoid contact with skin. FIRST AID 1. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash the exposed skin area thoroughly with soap and water. 2. Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. 3. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, give oxygen if breathing becomes difficult and seek medical attention. 4. Ingestion: Flush mouth with copious amounts of water, provided that the person is conscious and seek medical attention. MEASURES IN CASE OF FIRE