Rubella 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. 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. DAI Code # 11 2 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 1. Suitable Extinguishing Media: Chemical or water fire extinguisher. 2. Extinguishing Media Not to be Used: None known. 3. Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None Known. 4. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: N/A

NFPA Ratings

Health 2, Flammability 0, Reactivity 1 MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL SPILL 1. Body Precautions: Wear rubber gloves, impermeable shoe covers and long laboratory coat. 2. Environmental Precautions: Contain the spill to the smallest area possible. 3. Cleaning Measures: Take care not to contaminate body. Absorb the material with disposable towels. Soak area with a 10% bleach solution and wipe up with disposable towels. Dispose of all contaminated trash in accordance with local regulations. MANIPULATION AND STORAGE 1. Manipulation: Wear suitable personal protective equipment. Take care not to splash spill or splatter reagents. Do not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics in laboratory areas. Do not pipette samples or reagents by mouth.

Storage

Store the test kits in 2 - 8° C refrigerators designated and labeled to contain human blood products. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 1. Body Protection: Wear long laboratory coat. DAI Code # 11 3 2. Respiratory protection: In case of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 3. Hand Protection: Wear non-permeable rubber, neoprene, latex or nitrile disposable gloves. Change gloves when they become contaminated. 4. Eyes Protection: Wear safety glasses or goggles when a splash hazard exists. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS None known. DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Disposal of Preparation Left: Dispose according to current regional and national rules. 2. Contaminated Containers: Dispose of following current regulations. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION (Due to the sulfuric acid preparation in the kit): 1. Road / Railway Haulage ADR/RID: Class 8, Corrosive, limited quantity of material, excepted package. 2. Sea Freight IMO (IMDG): Class 8, Corrosive, limited quantity of material, excepted package. 3. Air Freight IATA (ICAO): Class 8, Corrosive, limited quantity of material, excepted package.

UN Number

2796 INFORMATION ON REGULATION

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This preparation is classified and labeled in accordance with applicable national and international regulations. 2. Symbols of Danger: N/A 3. "R" Phrases Indicating Specific Risks: Irritant R36/37/38, Irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin. 4. "S" Phrases Indicating Caution: S26, In case of contact with any reagents rinse with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. S36, Wear suitable protective clothing.