SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

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1 PAGE 1 OF 6 Revision: A DCR No Effective: SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY ENTIFICATION Seradyn, Inc. a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc Georgetown Road, Suite 1000 Indianapolis, Indiana USA Telephone numbers , International Fax: Website: Use: Clinical Diagnostics, Molecular Biology, Research Date created 11/4/09 SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CAS Number Name Percentage None Proprietary amino blocked magnetic microparticle solids 1% Water <99.0% Sodium azide 0.05%

2 PAGE 2 OF 6 Revision: A DCR No Effective: SECTION 3: HAZARD ENTIFICATION OSHA Hazard: None Potential Health Effects May cause irritation to eyes May cause skin irritation May be harmful if swallowed SECTION 4: FIRST A MEASURES Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical advice if breathing difficulty develops. Ingestion: Give water to victim, if conscious. If large amounts were swallowed, seek medical advice. Skin contact: Rinse affected area with water. Eye contact: Rinse eyes with copious amounts of water. If irritation develops, seek medical advice. SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES These components are not considered to present a fire or explosion hazard when handled as directed. Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide Special protective equipment for fire fighters If necessary, wear self-contained breathing apparatus

3 PAGE 3 OF 6 Revision: A DCR No Effective: SECTION 6: ACCENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Clean-up spill site using approved cleaning solution and warm water. Small amounts of liquid may be flushed to sewer followed by copious amounts of water. Sodium azide is used as a preservative in this product. Sodium azide may react with lead or copper plumbing to form potentially explosive metal azides. If material is disposed of using plumbing, always flush drain with a large volume of water. Contain any spillage with absorbent material and place in appropriate container. Wash and disinfect spill site after clean up. Comply with all Federal, State, and local environmental regulations in the disposal of waste product and materials used to clean-up spill. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Store at 2-8º C. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION General Ventilation Personal Protective Equipment Skin protection: laboratory coat Eye protection: Safety glasses or goggles Hand protection: Handle with compatible gloves Respirator: not required under normal conditions of use

4 PAGE 4 OF 6 Revision: A DCR No Effective: Sodium azide exposure limits: Country Source Type Value USA ACGIH Ceiling co 0.29mg/m³ New Zealand OEL Poland NDS 0.1 mg/m³ SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Brown liquid ph: 7.0 to 8.0 No other information is available SECTION I0: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Incompatibilities Hazardous Combustion or Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage Not determined Not determined Will not occur SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION To the best of our knowledge the toxicological properties of the product have not been fully investigated. Sodium azide Toxicity Data Inhalation, mouse, LC50 = µg/m³

5 PAGE 5 OF 6 Revision: A DCR No Effective: Inhalation, rat, LC50 = 37 mg/m³ Oral, mouse, LD50 = 27mg/kg Oral, rat, LD50 = 27mg/kg Skin, rabbit, LD50 = 20mg/kg Skin, rat, LD50 = 50mg/kg SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION To the best of our knowledge, the ecological impact of this product has not been fully investigated. Sodium azide Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish LC50 Rainbow trout mg/l - 96h LC50 Bluegill/Sunfish mg/l 96h SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSERATIONS Comply with all Federal, State, and local environmental laws when disposing of this product. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Not regulated IATA Not regulated

6 PAGE 6 OF 6 Revision: A DCR No Effective: SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA Hazard None SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION The information provided in this document is believed to be correct and current as of the date prepared. However the information is not presented as all-inclusive, and is for use only as a guide to the product user. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and make independent judgment as to the suitability of the provided information. Furnished without warranty, any use of this product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product technical bulletin, package insert, or label is the responsibility of the user. Thermo Fisher Scientific shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or use of this product.