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* 1 Identification of substance
Trade name: Dye Solution
Article number: G402
Application of the substance / the preparation: Laboratory chemicals
Manufacturer/Supplier:
Promega Corporation
2800 Woods Hollow Road
Madison, WI 53711
U.S.A.
1-608-274-4330
1-800-356-9526
MSDS author: Regulatory.Affairs@promega.com
Further information obtainable from:
Promega UK Ltd.
Delta House
Southampton Science Park
Southampton SO16 7NS
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: (44) 23 8076 0225
Fax: (44) 23 8076 7014
FREEPHONE: 0800 378994
E-mail Address: ukcustserve@promega.com
Web Address: www.promega.com/uk/
Information in case of emergency:
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
For call originating outside the United States dial 001-703-527-3887
* 2 Hazards identification
Hazard description: not applicable
Information concerning to particular hazards to man and environment
The product does not have to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification
guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
Classification system:
The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is extended, by information from technical literature and
company information.
* 3 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Components: Void
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Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
* 4 First aid measures
General information: No special measures required.
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.
* 5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
Protective equipment: No special measures required.
* 6 Accidental release measures
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).
Additional information: No dangerous substances are released.
* 7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling: No special measures required.
Information about fire - and explosion protection: No special measures required.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: None.
* 8 Exposure controls and personal protection gear
Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at
the workplace.
Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.
Respiratory protection: Not required.
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Protection of hands:
Protective gloves.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves:
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance
of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
Penetration time of glove material:
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
Eye protection: Goggles recommended during refilling.
* 9 Physical and chemical properties
General Information
Fluid
Form:
Colourless
Colour:
Characteristic
Odour:
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 0掳C
Boiling point/Boiling range: 100掳C
Not applicable
Flash point:
Product is not selfigniting.
Self-igniting:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Danger of explosion:
1 g/cm鲁
Density at 20掳C:
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Fully miscible
Water:
Solvent content:
0.0 %
Organic solvents:
99.2 %
Water:
10.3 %
Solids content:
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous decomposition products:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulphur oxides (SOx)
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
* 11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
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on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
The product is not subject to classification according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification
Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version.
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects to our
experience and the information provided to us.
* 12 Ecological information
General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (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.
* 13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste.
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
* 14 Transport information
Contact Promega Safety Department for additional transport information.
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: -
Not regulated
Maritime transport IMDG:
-
IMDG Class:
Marine pollutant: No
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: -
* 15 Regulations
Labelling according to EU guidelines:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
The product is not subject to identification regulations under EU Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous
Materials (German GefStoffV).
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National regulations
Waterhazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Department issuing MSDS:
Promega Corporation
Safety Department
2800 Woods Hollow Road
Madison, WI 53711
U.S.A.
Contact:
Promega UK
Delta House, Enterprise Road
Chilworth Science Park
Southampton SO16 7NS
UNITED KINGDOM
Free Phone +44 800 559900
Free Fax +44 800 181037
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