Vector Laboratories, Inc. Vector Laboratories, Inc.
30 Ingold Road 30 Ingold Road
Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010
VECTOR VECTOR
Tel: (650) 697-3600 Fax: (650) 697-0339 Tel: (650) 697-3600 Fax: (650) 697-0339
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IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME 5鈥? EndTag鈩? Kit PRODUCT NAME 5鈥? EndTag鈩? Kit
CATALOG NO. MB-9001 CATALOG NO. MB-9001
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS The reagents used in the EndTag Kit are made
up of common laboratory buffers and pose no serious health problems when SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
used with caution, however data are listed for Tris (hydroxyethyl) aminomethane and STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Flush to
glycerol. sewer if allowed or collect on absorbent and dispose in approved land fill.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Flush to sewer if allowed.
MATERIAL Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
% BY WEIGHT 2.13% RESPIRATORY PROTECTION n/a
HAZARD DATA Toxicity data: orl-rat LD50 : 5900mg/kg VENTILATION Use only with adequate ventilation.
ivn-mus LD50 : 1210mg/kg PROTECTIVE GLOVES NEEDED Yes
orl-rbt LD50 : 1000mg/kg EYE PROTECTION NEEDED Yes
RTECS #: TY2900000
CAS#: 77-86-1 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in
PHYSICAL DATA refrigerator.
APPEARANCE Colorless liquid MELTING POINT n/a
SOLUBILITY IN WATER n/a BOILING POINT n/a
SPECIFIC GRAVITY n/a EVAPORATION RATE n/a The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed to be
accurate but it is the responsibility of the user to determine the applicability
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA of these data to the formulation of necessary safety precautions. Vector
FLASH POINT n/a FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR n/a Laboratories Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damage resulting from
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Water, foam, carbon dioxide the use of the above product or the information contained in this Material Safety
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES Use respirator. Toxic gases can Data Sheet.
be evolved: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS None
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE unknown
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE May cause local discomfort if
placed on skin, in eyes, ingested or inhaled.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Wash affected area thoroughly
with water. Irrigate eyes for at least 15 min. If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT May cause local discomfort
EYE CONTACT May be harmful
INHALATION May cause irritation
INGESTION Harmful if swallowed
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY Stable MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong oxidizers
CONDITIONS TO AVOID n/a
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide.
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Vector Laboratories, Inc. Vector Laboratories, Inc.
30 Ingold Road 30 Ingold Road
Burlingame, CA 94010 Burlingame, CA 94010
VECTOR VECTOR
Tel: (650) 697-3600 Fax: (650) 697-0339 Tel: (650) 697-3600 Fax: (650) 697-0339
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1.) CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION: CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION (continued)
PRODUCT NAME 5鈥? EndTag鈩? Kit PRODUCT NAME 5鈥? EndTag鈩? Kit
CATALOG NO. MB-9001 CATALOG NO. MB-9001
2.) COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
MATERIAL Glycerol 10.) STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CAS #: 56-81-5 STABILITY Stable
MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong oxidizers, Strong bases
3.) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur
% BY WEIGHT 13.6% HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
HAZARD DATA Toxicity data: orl-rat LD50: 12600mg/kg
orl-pgp LD50: 7750mg/kg 11.) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
scu-rat LD50: 100mg/kg STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Flush to
RTECS #: MA8050000 sewer if allowed or collect on absorbent and dispose in approved
land fill.
4.) TRANSPORT INFORMATION: WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Flush to sewer if allowed or mix with a
combustible solvent to be burned in a federal or state approved waste
5.) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: disposal chemical incinerator.
APPEARANCE Colorless liquid MELTING POINT 17.8 deg C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Miscible BOILING POINT 290 deg C 12.) EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.26 EVAPORATION RATE n/a RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Approved organic vapor respirator
VENTILATION Use only with adequate ventilation.
6.) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: PROTECTIVE GLOVES NEEDED Yes
FLASH POINT 176 deg C FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR n/a EYE PROTECTION NEEDED Yes
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES Wear proper protective 13.) HANDLING AND STORAGE
clothing and self contained breathing apparatus. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in a
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Toxic fumes may be emitted cool dry place. Hygroscopic
under fire conditions.
CAUTION: CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS HYDROGEN/
7.) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: SODIUM PEROXIDE, CHLORINE, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, POTASSIUM
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE 10mg/m3 CHLORATE OR POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE MAY PRODUCE EXPLOSION.
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Headache, nausea
14.) OTHER INFORMATION:
8). FIRST AID MEASURES: The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed to be accurate
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Wash affected area thoroughly but it is the responsibility of the user to determine the applicability of these data to the
with water. Irrigate eyes for at least 15 min. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. formulation of necessary safety precautions. Vector Laboratories Inc. shall not be
Call a physician immediately. held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of the above product or the
information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet.
9.) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT May cause dermatitis
EYE CONTACT May cause irritation
INHALATION May cause irritation
INGESTION Harmful if swallowed
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