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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME Biotinylated DNA Molecular Weight Markers PRODUCT NAME Biotinylated DNA Molecular Weight Markers
CATALOG NO. MB-1302 CATALOG NO. MB-1302
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE 300碌g/m3 (NaN3), no available information
MATERIAL Sodium Azide (NaN3) at this time for 2-Mercaptoethanol.
% BY WEIGHT 0.08% ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Vapor or mist irritate eyes,
HAZARD DATA Toxicity data: orl-hmn TDLo : 710碌g/kg mucous membranes and respiratory tract. May cause stomach
orl-rat LD50 : 27mg/kg pains, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness and headache.
ivn-mus LD50 : 19mg/kg EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Wash affected area thoroughly
skn-rbt LD50 : 20mg/kg with water. Irrigate eyes for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled,
RTECS #: VY8050000 remove to fresh air. Call a physician.
CAS #: 26628-22-8 SKIN CONTACT May cause irritation
EYE CONTACT May cause blindness
PHYSICAL DATA INHALATION May cause irritation
APPEARANCE Colorless liquid MELTING POINT n/a INGESTION Harmful if swallowed
SOLUBILITY IN WATER n/a BOILING POINT n/a
REACTIVITY DATA
SPECIFIC GRAVITY n/a EVAPORATION RATE n/a
STABILITY Stable MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong oxidizers,
inorganic nitrates, or halogenated hydrocarbons.
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Acidic pH, heat, sparks, or open flame.
MATERIAL 2-Mercaptoethanol (ME)
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur.
% BY WEIGHT 0.1%
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
HAZARD DATA Toxicity data: orl-rat LD50 : 300mg/kg
nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides.
orl-mus LD50 : 345mg/kg
skn-pgp LD50 : 300mg/kg SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
RTECS #: KL5600000 STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Flush to
CAS #: 60-24-2 sewer if allowed or collect on absorbent and dispose in approved
land fill.
PHYSICAL DATA WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Flush to sewer if allowed.
APPEARANCE Colorless liquid MELTING POINT n/a
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Soluble BOILING POINT 157 C
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Approved organic vapor respirator.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.117 (H20=1) EVAPORATION RATE n/a
VENTILATION Use only with adequate ventilation.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES NEEDED Yes
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
EYE PROTECTION NEEDED Yes
FLASH POINT 73 C (ME) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR n/a
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, foam, carbon dioxide SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES Use respirator. Toxic gases can PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in
be evolved: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, refrigerator.
sulfur oxides.
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Moderate when exposed to
to be accurate but it is the responsibility of the user to determine the
heat, flame, or oxidizers.
applicability of these data to the formulation of necessary safety pre-
cautions. Vector Laboratories, Inc. shall not be held responsible for
any damage resulting from the use of the above product or the information
contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet.
OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION DATE 1/30/07
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