Various tests for the detection of Ricin are avail-
able, including “Pro-Strips” from Avant Technologies, the
BIO-911? test strip developed by Osborn Scientific
Group, Lakeside AZ. This one-step test is reported to
detect, within minutes, the presence of minute quantities of
the toxin (less than 50 nanograms); the freeze-dried assay
kit to detect crude Ricin called Ruggedized Advanced
Pathogen Identification Device (Rapid)?, Rapid LT, and
Razor instrument developed by Idaho Technologies, Inc.
Ricin is detectable in urine, plasma, and environmental
samples. Instant Chek Abrin/Ricin Detection Kit, Catalog
Number: IC-RA-003-10 Kit Contents: 10 test units each
test contains two tests (one Abrin and one Ricin) per unit,
lyophilized reagent, reconstitution buffer, wash buffer,
transfer pipettes, instruction booklet. Ey Laboratories, Inc,
107 N. Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA. 94401 USA, Toll
Free (North America)1-800-821-0044; Telephone: 1-650-
342-3296, Option 2 or 3 Fax. 11 (650) 342 2648. Also, in
2009, researchers at Yeshiva University’s Albert Einstein
College of Medicine have developed an accurate test.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) can detect castor bean
DNA in most Ricin preparations. See also “Water
Detection,” below.
운송 방법
UN3172 Toxins, extracted from living sources,
liquid, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous
materials, Technical Name Required. UN3462 Toxins,
extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s., Hazard Class:
6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name
Required.
비 호환성
Product is considered stable at ambient
temperature. Ricin and other protein toxins can be destroyed
by exposure to 0.1% sodium hypochlorite solution (household
bleach) for 10 minutes. The toxic portion of Ricin is heat
stable at ambient temperatures and begins to decompose at
60℃/140 ℃. At 80℃/176 ℃ most of the toxicity is lost in
about 30 minutes. When heated to decomposition, Ricin emits
toxic nitrogen oxides. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.
폐기물 처리
Do not clean-up or dispose of
Ricin, except under supervision of a specialist.
