MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product: Bactozol鈩? Enzyme Solution
Cat. No: BZ 160
Molecular Research Center, Inc.
5645 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
1-888-841-0900
Product Name: Bactozol Enzyme Solution (Enzymatic bacterial lysing solution and dilution buffer).
Chemical Formula: A formulation.
Molecular Weight: A formulation.
NFPA RATINGS: (scale=0-4) Health=2 Fire=0 Reactivity=0
HMIS RATINGS: (scale=0-4) Health=2 Fire=0 Reactivity=0 PPE=C
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NUMBER: 703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No. Percent
Bactozol Enzyme Solution N/A Proprietary information.
3. HEALTH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Irritant. Irritating to skin, eyes, mucus membranes and upper respiratory tract. Avoid contact, ingestion and
inhalation.
ACUTE EFFECTS
EYE EXPOSURE: May cause reddening and irritation of the eye.
SKIN EXPOSURE: May cause irritation or reddening.
INHALATION: May cause irritation of the throat, coughing and respiratory tract irritation.
INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID
FIRST AID FOR EYES: Check for and remove contact lenses. Flush with water in an eyewash for at least 15
minutes, holding eyelids open. Do not use eye ointment. Obtain medical attention if discomfort or medical
symptoms persist.
FIRST AID FOR SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush area with water for 10-15 min. Decontaminate
body surface with running water and nonabrasive soap. Obtain medical attention if discomfort or symptoms persist.
FIRST AID FOR INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress and start artificial
respiration, if needed. Obtain medical attention if discomfort or symptoms persist.
FIRST AID FOR INGESTION: Remove dentures, if any. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or
milk. Induce vomiting by sticking finger in throat. Lower head so vomit will not reenter the mouth or throat. Never
give an unconscious person anything to ingest. Obtain medical attention.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Product is not combustible. Use water spray, CO2, dry chemical powder, alcohol or
polymer foam.
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing. Prevent contact with skin and eyes. May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SPILL CONDITIONS: Use gloves or other impermeable
clothing to avoid skin contact. Use chemical goggles, face shield, or other appropriate eye protection.
SPILL AND LEAK RESPONSE: Wear personal protective equipment as required. Absorb liquid with polypads
or other appropriate material. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Place spill residue in sealed double
bags and hold for waste disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
IRRITANT: Keep container tightly closed and refrigerate or freeze enzyme solution for long-term storage. Avoid
contact with acids. Avoid skin contact and inhalation. Wear eye protection and gloves when handling. Keep
container tightly sealed to minimize evaporation. Suitable for most laboratory storage areas. Avoid eating and
smoking in work areas. Wash hands thoroughly after using this material.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
GENERAL PROTECTION AND PRECAUTIONS: Ensure availability of eye wash station before using.
ROUTINE OPERATIONS: For routine use, latex gloves, chemical safety goggles, and lab coat are considered the
minimum body protection. Avoid generation of aerosols. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and odor: Clear, viscous liquid with no odor.
Specific gravity: >1
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable under normal temperature and pressure.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and
nitrogen oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Causes eye and skin irritation. Material is an irritant to
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Only selected data is presented here. To the best of our knowledge,
all the properties of this formulation have not been investigated thoroughly.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL BY INCINERATION: Keep in sealed containers between use and final disposal. May be incinerated
in a hazardous waste incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber. Waste disposal activities are subject to
federal, state and local laws and regulations.
DISPOSAL IN WASTE WATER: Low concentrations are expected to degrade in biological wastewater treatment
facilities.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This material is not a hazardous material as defined by 49 CFR 172.101 by the U.S. DOT.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
RTECS NO: None
16. OTHER INFORMATION Reviewed by BW, MJ
Revision date 5/01/07
This information is believed to be accurate and represents the information currently available to us. However, we
make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to such information,
and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the
suitability of the information for their particular purposes.
Abbreviations:
N/A Not Applicable
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