MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

(According to CLP regulation (EC) no 1272/2008,

EC No 1907/2006 article 31)
Product : Vital Widal
Doc. No.: SDS / 415 & 416

1. INFORMATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY

1.1. Product name Vital Widal

Kit components

Catalogue No Antigen suspension Positive control

S.typhi ‘O’
S.typhi ‘H’
105400410 0.5 ml
S.paratyphi ‘AH’
S.paratyphi ‘BH’
S.typhi ‘O’
105400210 0.5 ml
S.typhi ‘H’

All pack sizes contain package insert

1.2. Intended use In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

1.3. Company Tulip Diagnostics (P) Ltd.

Plot No. Utility VIII, Phase III B,
Verna Industrial Estate,
Verna, Goa 403 -722
INDIA
Telephone : +91-832-6624555
Fax : +91-832-2783511
E-mail : sales@tulipgroup.com

1.4. In emergencies : Call your local emergency center.

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substances or mixture

Classification according to regulate (EC) No.1272/2008
The mixture is classified as non Hazardous according to regulation (EC) No.1272/2008
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC ) No. 1272/2008
Hazard pictograph : None
Signal word : None
Hazard statements : None
2.3 Other hazards
None

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Vital Widal Reagent contains 0.1% Sodium Azide( cas No-26628-22-8) (EC no -247-852-1).
The Classification of Sodium Azide (100%) according to regulation(EC) no.
1272/2008 is Acute toxicity 2*, Aquatic acute 1 Aquatic chronic 1. H300,H400,H410.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact :- Rinse immediately with water .

- Do not apply neutralizing agents.
- Consult a doctor/medical service.
Skin contact :- Rinse with water.
- Consult a doctor/medical service if irritation persists.
After inhalation :- Remove the victim into fresh air.
- Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration.
- Consult a doctor/medical service if breathing problems develop.
After swallowed :- Wash out mouth with plenty of water. Drink Plenty of water. Call a Doctor or
medical service.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media: - All non combustible extinguishing media allowed

- For surrounding fires: all extinguishing media allowed
Unsuitable extinguishing media: - No data available
Special exposure hazards: - On heating/burning: formation of small quantities of
nitrous vapors, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
component containing formaldehyde:
- Combustible liquid.
- Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Instructions: - Take account of toxic firefighting water
- Use firefighting water moderately and contain it
Special protective equipment for firefighters:- Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus
- Heat/fire exposure: gas-tight suit

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal protection: see 8

Environmental precautions:
- Prevent soil and water pollution
- Substance must not be discharged into the sewer
- Contain leaking substance, pump over in suitable containers
- Plug the leak, cut off the supply
- Dam up the liquid spill
Clean-up:
- Take up liquid spill into absorbent material
- Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers
- Carefully collect the spill/leftovers
- Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water
- Wash clothing and equipment after handling

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
- Observe normal hygiene standards
- Do not discharge the waste into the drain
- Remove and clean contaminated clothing

Storage:
- Provide for a tub to collect spills
- Meet the legal requirements
- Keep away from: heat sources, acids
- Storage temperature: see component label
component containing formaldehyde:
- Keep tightly closed
- Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame.
- Store in a cool dry place.

Specific purposes:
- NA

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters

Does not contain substances with exposure limit values.

8.2 Control of Exposure

8.2.1 Exposure to persons
Respiratory Protection - Insufficient ventilation: wear respiratory protection
Hand Protection - Gloves
Eye Protection - Face shields
Skin Protection - Protective Clothing

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Antigen suspensions : Liquid
Odour : Not specific
Odour threshold : No data available
Condutivity : 10-20mS/cm

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: The component is stable until expiry date if stored in specified conditions (see label)
Reactivity/Hazardous decomposition products: No hazardous decomposition products are formed in
high quantities
Conditions/Materials to avoid: Keep away from metals and acids (Component contains azide)

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Component containing formaldehyde:

Reactivity /Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products: carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Conditions/Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, Incompatible with: aniline, phenol,
isocyanates, anhydrides, strong acids, strong bases, amines, peroxides, acid chlorides, acid
anhydrides, alkali metals, reducing agents.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Sodium Azide:

Toxicity and effects

Acute toxicity: LD50 oral rat : 27 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : 20 mg/kg
Acute effects: Harmful if swallowed
Routes of exposure
Ingestion, inhalation , eyes and skin
Caution! These components contain a substance that is absorbed through the skin(sodium azide).

Formaldehyde:

Toxicity and effects

Acute toxicity: Inhalation may result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and
bronchi, chemical pneumonitits and pulmonary edema. Symptoms of
exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis,
shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Material is extremely
destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract,
eyes and skin. Exposure can cause: coughing, chest pains, difficulty in
breathing. Gastrointestinal disturbances. May cause convulsions. To the best
of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have
not been thoroughly investigated.
Chronic toxicity: Carcinogenicity (TLV) : A4
This product is or contains a component that has been reported to be possibly
carcinogenic based on its IARC, ACGIH, NTP or EPA classification.
May alter genetic material.
Carc. Cat. 3

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic toxicity
Sodium azide :- LC50 (96 h) : 0.8 mg/l (SALMO GAIRDNERI/ONCORHYNCHUS
MYKISS)
- LC50 (96 h) : 0.7 mg/l (LEPOMIS MACROCHIRUS)
- LC50 (48 h) : 9 mg/l (GAMMARUS SP.)

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Other information
- Effect on the ozone layer: Not dangerous for the ozone layer (1999/45/EC)
- Greenhouse effect: No data available
- Effect on waste water purification : No data available
Formaldehyde : BOD 5.60

13. WASTE DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Provisions relating to waste : Hazardous waste (91/689/EEC).

Packaging/container : Waste material code packaging (91/689/EEC, Council Decision

2001/118/EC, O.J. L47 of 16/2/2001): 15 01 10
(packaging containing residues of or contaminated by dangerous substances)
Disposal methods:
- The component must be considered as hazardous waste. It should be disposed of
following local regulations.
- Sodium azide reacts with lead and copper plumbing forming highly explosive metal azides.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No restrictions.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

No specific regulations.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The following Hazard statements refer to the classification of the components (Pure Substances
100% ) and not the classification of the mixture .
H300 -fatal if swallowed .
H400 -Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH032 - Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas .

This product is designed for use by professionals.

The material from animal source included in this kit are considered and judged to be free from risk
of BSE/CJD and other zoo noses based on :

The use of BSA from sources in non -BSE countries (Certificate available ) . But the handling of
reagent, serum or plasma specimens should be in accordance with local safety procedure.

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The information provided on this SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and
belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as
a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated
and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any
process, unless specified in the text.
It remains the user’s own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and
complete for his specific use of this product. The user is also responsible for observing any laws
and applicable guidelines.

SDS established : 2022-02-14

Revision number : 02

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