Date: 27.10.

2014
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Pocket Diagnostic®
Trade Name: Pocket Diagnostic®

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND COMPANY

1.1. Product Identifier:

Pocket Diagnostic® On-Site Diagnostic Kits for Plant Diseases

1.2. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet:

Supplier: Forsite Diagnostics Limited trading as Abingdon Health
SAND HUTTON, YORK YO41 1LZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 462600
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 462122

Emergency Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1904 462660

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical characterisation of the preparation:

®
A variety of commercially available certified monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies are used in the Pocket Diagnostic
product range.

Extraction buffer contains sodium azide as a preservative, at such concentration that as not considered harmful.
Contains: Sodium Azide (N3Na)

Content: 0.05%(w/v)
CAS-Reg. No. 22228-22-8EC-label:
Not Applicable at the concentration used
R22 Harmful if swallowed.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Most important hazards: Harmful if swallowed. Avoid Ingestion

4. FIRST AID MEASIURES STABNDARD PROCEDURES APPLY

4.1. After contact with the eyes:

Rinse eyes thoroughly with running water (approximately 15 minutes) and consult a physician if any symptoms
persist.

4.2. After contact with the skin:

Rinse the skin immediately with copious amounts of water. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Consult a
physician if any symptoms develop.

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4.3. After inhalation: Not Applicable

4.4. After ingestion:

Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Obtain medical attention immediately.

Note to physician:
No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAW

5.1 Suitable extinguishing media:

Alcohol-resistant foam carbon dioxides dry powder.

5.2. Extinguishing media not to be used:

Full water jet.

5.3 Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus

5.4. Special advice in case of fire:

5.5. Hazardous products of combustion:

Potentially toxic phenol vapours

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Sodium azide may form explosive copper or lead azides in plumbing. Always dispose of material containing azide by
flushing copiously with water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Handling:
Measures to prevent fire and explosion:
No special measures required.

7.2. Storage:
Technical protective measures: Do not refrigerate or freeze
Maximum storage temperature: 18-25°C
Shelf life in original, sealed, containers: 18 months (temperate climate)
Store in undamaged, properly sealed, original containers protected from light by secondary packaging.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1. Exposure controls: Not Applicable

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8.2. Industrial hygiene:
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedstuffs.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product..
Change contaminated clothes immediately.
At works and before taking breaks, wash your hands.

8.3. Personal protective equipment: Not Applicable

8.4. Respiratory protection:
Eye protection: Hand protection: Others:

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Not Applicable

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1. Hazardous decomposition products:

None Known

10.2. Dangerous reaction:

May form explosive copper or lead azides in plumbing systems if not disposed of by flushing copiously with water.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available at the concentration used

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available at the concentration used

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose in accordance to the applicable local regulations in force, if recycling is not possible. Packaging that cannot
be cleaned should be disposed of as for product.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Regulations Class UN-No. PGr.

RID/ADR: not classified
ICAO/IATA-DGR: not classified
GGVSee/IMDG-Code: not classified

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Assessment by Food and Environment Research Agency (formerly Central Science Laboratory) in accordance with EC
directives on dangerous substances:

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R22 Harmful if swallowed.
S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
S13 Keep away from food, drink, and animal feedstuffs.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity
with legal regulations. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is
intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It should therefore not be construed
as a warranty with regard to the product specific properties.

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