MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Product: Oligo (dT)-Cellulose Columns
Cat. No: OT 125
Molecular Research Center
5645 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
1-888-841-0900
Product Name: Oligo (dT)-Cellulose Columns
Chemical Name: Oligo (dT)-Cellulose
NFPA RATINGS: (scale 0-4) Health=1 Fire=1 Reactivity=0 PPE=B
HMIS RATINGS: (scale 0-4) Health=1 Fire=1 Reactivity=0
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NUMBER 1-703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition CAS No.
Oligo (dT) cellulose N/A
3. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Occupational exposure presents little or no health hazard. May cause irritation to skin or eyes. May cause nausea or
vomiting if ingested.
4. FIRST AID
EYE CONTACT: Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes, holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses
and clean before re-use.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Call physician.
INGESTION: Wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Call physician.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Extinguishing media: water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or
foam. Special fire fighting procedures: wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent skin
and eye contact.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Routine operation: personal protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, impervious clothing to prevent eye
and skin contact.
SPILLS OR LEAKS: Sweep up spill, place in sealed containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in cool dry place. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection, other protective clothing. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes and clothing. Safety shower and eye bath. Wash thoroughly after handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear gloves, lab coat, and eye protection for routine operation. Avoid contact with skin or eyes.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Description: White to off-white powder in liquid suspension.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable at room temperature and pressure. Hazardous decomposition products: not known. Hazardous
polymerization will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly
investigated.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available. Environmental Fate: Bioaccumulation is not expected to occur.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Evacuate area. Wear protective clothing including rubber gloves, lab coat, safety goggles. Sweep up avoiding dust
and place in containers for disposal. Wash site after cleanup is complete. Dissolve or mix with a combustible solvent
and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state and local
environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Non-hazardous for transport.
IATA: Non-hazardous for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product is solely for research purposes and it should be handled by technically qualified individuals.
RTECS NO: NONE; NO OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
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, express or implied, with respect to such information, and
we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigation to determine the suitability of
the information for their particular purposes.
Abbreviations:
N/A Not Applicable
N.D.A. No data available
TLV-STEL Threshold Limit Values (Short-Term Exposure Limit)
TLV-TWA Threshold Limit Values (Time-Weighted Average)
OSHA PEL-TWA OSHA Permissible Exposure Level
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