HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC -- KOVA STAIN KIT -- 6550-01-257-6391 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:KOVA STAIN KIT
MSDS Date:01/25/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-257-6391
MSDS Number: BQSML
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC
Address:7272 CHAPMAN AVE
City:GARDEN GROVE
State:CA
ZIP:92641
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-382-2527
Emergency Phone Num:800-382-2527
CAGE:55663
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CURTIN MATHESON SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:9999 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
Box:1546
City:HOUSTON
State:TX
ZIP:77038-2499
Country:US
Phone:713-820-9898
CAGE:15481
Company Name:HYCOR BIOMEDICAL INC
Address:7272 CHAPMAN AVE
Box:City:GARDEN GROVE
State:CA
ZIP:92641
Country:US
Phone:714-895-9558
CAGE:55663

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM AZIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)
ACGIH TLV:C 0.11 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT INDICATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE INDICATED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:WASH EXPOSED SKIN WITH WATER.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SODIUM AZIDE MAY REACT WITH LEAD/COPPER
    PLUMBING TO FORM POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Supplemental Safety and Health
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: SODIUM AZIDE; CRYSTAL; SOLUBLE IN WATER AT
    10 DEGREES C. ON HEATING, DISINTEGRATES INRO SODIUM AND NITROGEN.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTAL-SOLUBLE IN WATER ON HEATING.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA
Corrosion Rate:NA

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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