MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product: Super Agarose
Cat. No: SA 153
Molecular Research Center, Inc.
5645 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
USA 1-888-841-0900
Product Name: Super Agarose
Chemical Formula: A formulation
Molecular Weight: A formulation
NFPA RATINGS: (scale=0-4) Health=1 Fire=0 Reactivity=0 PPE=B
HMIS RATINGS: (scale=0-4) Health=1 Fire=0 Reactivity=0
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NUMBER: 1-703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS No Percent
Agarose 9012-36-6 10%
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
Skin: Yes
Ingestion: Yes
ACUTE EFFECTS: May be harmful by ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause eye and skin irritation. The chemical,
physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Avoid all unnecessary exposure to any
laboratory chemicals as part of a good personal laboratory safety hygiene program.
4. FIRST AID
EYE CONTACT: Check and remove contact lenses. Flush with water in an eye wash for at least 15 minutes, holding
eyelids open. Do not use eye ointment. Obtain medical attention if symptoms or discomfort persist.
SKIN CONTACT: In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Wash
contaminated clothing before use. No adverse effects expected.
INGESTION: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. No adverse effects expected.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent
contact with skin and eyes. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SPILL CONDITIONS: Use gloves and other appropriate
protective covering to avoid skin contact. Use chemical goggles, face shield, or other appropriate eye protection.
SPILL RESPONSE: Use appropriate absorbent material, place in bag and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate
area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store at room temperature. As with all chemicals of unknown hazardous effects, use good laboratory practice
when handling this substance.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
For routine operations wear safety glasses, latex gloves and lab coat to avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly sealed.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White, opaque suspension.
Melting point: 86 - 90 掳C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Toxic fumes of carbon monoxide
and carbon dioxide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS: May cause skin or eye irritation. Ingestion may be harmful. No toxicological information
is available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data not available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Keep in sealed containers until final disposal. May be incinerated according to federal, state and local environmental
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302: RQ, No; TPQ, No; List, No.
SARA 311/312 Acute: No, Chronic: No; Fire, No, Reactivity, No.
CERCLA: No
RCRA 261.33 No
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 investigations 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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