=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:Loading Dye, E343
MSDS Number: EEACF
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company:Promega Corporation
Address:2800 Woods Hollow Road
City:Madison
State:WI
ZIP:53711
Country:US
Info Phone Num:1-800-356-9526, (608)-274-4330
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:1-800-424-9300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:Promega Corporation
Address:2800 Woods Hollow Road
Box:City:Madison
State:WI
ZIP:53711
Country:US
Phone:1-800-356-9526, (608)-274-4330
CAGE:


=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:formamide
CAS:75-12-7
Minumum % Wt:75
Maxumum % Wt:100
ACGIH TLV:18 mg/m? 10 ppm  Skin

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:Hazard description T Toxic 
    Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and 
    environment The product has to be  labelled due to the calculation
    procedure of the "General  Classification guideline for
    preparations of the EU" in the latest  valid version. R 61 May
    cause harm to the  unborn child  NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health =
    2 Fire = 1	Reactivity = 0	HMIS Ratings Health = 2  Flammability =
    1 Reactivity = 0
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:After inhalation Supply fresh  air; consult doctor in case of
    complaints.  After skin contact Generally the product does not
    irritate  the skin.  After eye contact Rinse opened  eye for
    several minutes under running water.  After swallowing If symptoms
    persist consult doctor.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:100 ?C
Extinguishing Media:Suitable extinguishing agents Use fire fighting
    measures that suit the  environment.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Keep respiratory protective device  available.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Danger of explosion: Product  does not
    present an explosion hazard.  Vapor pressure:  at  20 ?C  0.03 
    hPa Auto igniting:	  Product is not selfigniting.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:Person-related safety precautions: Not
    required.  Measures for environmental protection: Dilute with
    plenty of water. Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground 
    water.  Measures for cleaning/collecting: Absorb with
    liquid-binding material (sand,  diatomite, acid binders, universal
    binders, sawdust). Dispose contaminated material as waste according
    to	item 13.
Neutralizing Agent:

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:Handling  Information for safe
    handling: Open and handle receptacle  with care.  Information about
    protection against explosions and fires:  Keep respiratory
    protective device  available.  Storage  Requirements to be met by
    storerooms and receptacles:  No special requirements.  Information
    about storage in one common storage facility:  Not required.
Other Precautions:Further information about storage conditions: None. 
    Storage class  Class according to regulation on flammable liquids:
    Not  Applicable

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:Not required.
Protective Gloves:Protective gloves.
Eye Protection:Goggles recommended during refilling.
Work Hygienic Practices:Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. 
    Immediately remove all soiled and  contaminated clothing Wash hands
    before  breaks and at the end of work. Store  protective clothing
    separately.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:210 ?C
Melt/Freeze Pt:2.5 ?C
Spec Gravity:at 20 ?C	1.1339 g/cm?Solubility in Water:Fully miscible  pH-value:	 at 20 ?C  0.0
Appearance and Odor:Form: Fluid  Color: Yellowish  Odor: Characteristic
Corrosion Rate:

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stability Condition to
    Avoid:Reacts with strong acids and alkali
Hazardous Decomposition Products:No decomposition if used according to 
    specifications. Dangerous products of decomposition: Nitrogen
    oxides Ammonia Carbon  monoxide and carbon dioxide
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:Acute toxicity: LD/LC50  values that are
    relevant for classification:    75-12-7 formamide Oral: LD50: 5570
    mg/kg (rat)  Primary irritant effect:  on the skin: Irritant to
    skin and mucous membranes.	on the eye: Irritating effect. 
    Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.  Additional
    toxicological information: The product shows the following dangers
    according  to the calculation method of the General EU
    Classification Guidelines  for Preparations as issued in the latest
    version:

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:General notes: Water hazard	class 1 (Self-assessment):
    slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted product or
    large quantities  of it to reach ground water, water course or
    sewage system.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:Product:  Recommendation Must not be  disposed
    of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to  reach
    sewage system.  Uncleaned packagings:  Recommendation: Disposal
    must  be made according to official regulations.  Recommended
    cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with  cleansing agents.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:Contact Promega Safety Department for  additional
    transportation information	DOT regulations:  Hazard class:    - 
    Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)  ADR/RID class:   -  
    Maritime transport IMDG:  IMDG Class:    -	Marine pollutant:   No 
    Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:  ICAO/IATA Class:   -

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:Section 355	(Extremely hazardous
    substance):    None of the ingredients is listed.  Section 313
    (Specific toxic  chemical listings):    None of the ingredients is
    listed.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act):   
    75-12-7 formamide  Proposition 65 Chemicals  known to cause cancer:
       None of the ingredients is listed.  Chemicals known to cause 
    reproductive toxicity:    None of the ingredients is listed.  
    Cancerogenity categories EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)   
    None of the ingredients is listed.	IARC (International Agency for 
    Research on Cancer)    None of the ingredients is listed.  NTP
    (National Toxicology Program)    None of the ingredients is listed.
     TLV (Threshold Limit Value  established by ACGIH)	  None of the
    ingredients is listed.  MAK (German Maximum Workplace 
    Concentration)    None of the ingredients is listed.  NIOSH-Ca
    (National Institute for  Occupational Safety and Health)   None of
    the ingredients is listed. OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health 
    Administration)    None of the ingredients is listed.
State Regulatory Information:

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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