MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT: PNP-"-Gal
MANUFACTURER: BioVectra dcl
16 McCarville St.
West Royalty Industrial Park
Char lotte town, P.E. I.
C1E 2A6
(902)566-1396
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.: CANUTEC 613-996-6666
CHEMICAL NAME: p-Nitrophenyl-"-D-Galactopyranoside
CATALOGUE NUMBER: 2357
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Glycoside
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C12 H15 NO8
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 301.25 g.mol-1
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B
TSCA STATUS: This material is sold for research and development use only. Use in applications other than research and
developmen t may requ ire prior approva l from the E PA or inclu sion on t he TSCA inv entory.
PRODUCT USE: Substrate for "-galactosidase
II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
p-Nitrophenyl-"-D-Galactopyranoside > 99%.
CAS Registry No.: 7493-95-0
III TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE
Routes of Entry Skin Contact [x] Eye Contact [x] V FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Skin Absorption [x] Inhalation [x] Ingestion [x]
FLAMMABLE: No
EYES: May cause irritation. FLASH POINT: Not applicable
SKIN: May cause irritation, may be absorbed. FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% in air):
INHALATION: May cause irritation, may be harmful. Lower: Not applicable
INGESTION: May be harmful, it is reasonable to assume that Upper: Not applicable
upon ingestion p-nitrophenol may be liberated. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry
chemical, or foam.
CHRO NIC HEALTH HAZARDS: Unknown. To the best of AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available
our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this product HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Toxic fumes of
have not been thoroughly investigated. We recommend that carbon monoxi de, carbon di oxide, oxides of n itrogen
you handle this product using the same precautions applicable EXPLOSION DATA: Sensitivity to mechanical impact, not
to p-nitrophenol. Safe use and handling information presented available; Sens itivity to stat ic discharg e, not availab le.
in this msds is applicable to p-nitrophenol. An msds on p-
nitrophenol is available upon request. VI REACTIVITY
EVIDENCE OF CAR CINOGE NICITY, TERATOGENIC ITY, STABILITY: Stable
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY, MUTAGENICITY: No data
available INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
and bases
SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: Not available
SENSITIZATION TO PRODUCT: Not available HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: Not available decomposition may produce toxic fumes of carbon monoxi de,
EXPOSURE LIMITS: Not available carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen.
LD50: n.av.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
IV FIRST AID MEASURES
VII PHYSICAL DATA
EYES: Flush eyes with water for at leas t 15 minut es and get
medical attention. PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
SKIN: In case of contact, immediately flush area with plenty of APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: White crystals
water. ODOUR THRESHOLD: Not available
INHALATION: If inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If not MELTING POINT: n.av.
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is diffi cult, BOILING POINT: Not available
give oxygen and obtain medical attention. SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available
INGESTION: If ingested, drink plenty of fluids and obtain VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not available
medical attention. VAPOUR DENSITY: Not available
WATER SO LUBILITY: Sli ghtly so luble ( 0.1-1 .0 g/1 00 mL)
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
pH: Of a 5% aqueous solution 6.5
COEFFICIENT OF OIL/WATER: Not available
VIII PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Lab coat, safety
goggles, and rubber gloves.
VENTILATION: Local exhaust required.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Standard chemical dust
protection, ie. appropriate OS HA/MSHA approved
respirator.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURES: Ventilate the area.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid
raising dust. Sweep up and collect in bag for disposal. Wash
spill site after m aterial pick up is complete.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Burn in chemical incinerator. Ob serve
all federal, provincial, state and local regulations.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wash contami nated clothi ng before reuse.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: 2 -8掳C
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: Not regulated.
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Caution:
substance not yet fully tested. Avoid eye and skin contact.
Avoid inhalation and ingestion.
IX PREPARATION OF MSDS
PREPARED BY: Jeremy Stiles
DATE: April 12, 2001
Phone Number: 902-566-1396
*n.av. not available n.ap. not applicable
This material is for research and experimental applications
only. The material is not intended for food, drug,
household, agricultural, or cosmetic use. The material's
use must be supervised by a technically qualified individual
experienced in handling potentially hazardous chemicals.
As it is sold for research and development purposes only, it
is not required to appear in the TSCA inventory. However,
use in applications o ther than research an d development
may require prior approval from the EPA or inclusion on
the TSCA inventory.
The information provided on this Material Safety Data
Sheet is provided in the interest of promoting safe handling
of the material. While this information is believed to be
correct, DCL makes no warranty in respect to any of the
information disclosed. Observe all federal, provincial, state
and local laws concerning health and pollution.
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