Bio-Rad DC™ Protein Assay User Manual
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V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE (for each potential route of exposure):
INHALED:
Corrosive! Inhalation not likely due to nature of the product. If product dries out, the
inhaled sodium hydroxide dust may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema of the
larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES:
Corrosive! Extremely destructive to tissue of the skin and
eyes. May cause irritation of eyes and with greater exposures, severe burns with possibility of
blindness resulting.
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN:
Corrosive! Destructive to skin on contact can cause irritation or
severe burns and scarring with greater exposures.
SWALLOWED:
Corrosive! DANGER: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes severe burns. Sodium
hydroxide is classified as a poison under Federal Caustic Poison Act.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE
ACUTE:
Corrosive! Causes severe burns. See above.
CHRONIC:
Prolonged contact with dilute solutions or dust has a destructive effect upon tissue.
FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT:
Flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and
lower lids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT:
Flush skin with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothes before reuse. Get medical attention.
INHALED:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get immediate medical
attention.
SWALLOWED:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Give large quantities of water or milk if available.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT
X NO: THIS PRODUCT’S INGREDIENTS ARE NOT FOUND IN THE LISTS BELOW.
YES: _____FEDERAL OSHA ______NTP ______IARC
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
Persons with pre-existing skin disor-
ders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of
this substance.
VI. REACTIVITY DATA
STABLE
X
UNSTABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
NA
INCOMPATIBILITY
(Materials to avoid): Strong acid solutions, organic halogen compounds, and
nitromethane.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Sodium oxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
MAY OCCUR______ WILL NOT OCCUR X
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
N/A
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