Summary of Hazards
Sodium Azide Preservative Hazards
General Information UniCel DxC Systems Instructions For Use A13914
Page 1-6 October 2005
Sodium Azide Preservative Hazards
Reagents, calibrators and controls used with the system may contain small quantities
(< 0.1%) of sodium azide preservative. Sodium azide preservative may form explosive
compounds in metal drain lines. Refer to National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health Bulletin: Explosive Azide Hazards (8/18/76). Avoid skin contact with
reagent. Use water to wash reagent from skin. Refer to the related Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS) for additional information.
System Operations and Specifications Hazards
System operation should be consistent with the power requirements as stated in the
Summary of Hazards section of this chapter, and should always conform to the
procedures and safety warnings throughout this manual.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Beckman Coulter, Inc., the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Waste B Disposal Hazards/Biohazards
The Waste B collection bottle contents are considered biohazardous and should be
handled appropriately.
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