MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Telephone: (978)927-5054
Toll free: (800)632-5227
Transfection Reagent
Fax: (978)921-1350
New England Biolabs
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e-mail: info@neb.com
240 County Road
REVISION DATE: 11/07
Ipswich, MA 01938
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT
Product Name: TransPass鈩? V
SECTION 2 -COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENT
NAME OF CHEMICAL: Non-Lipid Polymer
Cas No. None SARA 313: NO
SECTION 3鈥揌AZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
NFPA Rating
HMIS Rating
Health: 0
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Reactivity: 0
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
SECTION 4 鈥揊IRST AID MEASURES
ORAL EXPOSURE: If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
DERMAL EXPOSURE: In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
SECTION 5鈥揊IRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Unusual Fire and Explosions Hazard (s):
Extinguishing Media: Water spray.
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
Flash point: N/A
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear self contained breathing
Flammability: N/A
apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Autoignition Temp: N/A
SECTION 6 鈥揂CCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S):
Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical
safety goggles, ruber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Wear disposable coveralls and discard them after use.
SECTION 7鈥? HANDLING AND STORAGE
Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation Storage: Suitable
Keep container tightly closed.
User Exposure: Avoid Inhalation.
Store in a cool dry place.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing and use adequate ventilation.
Store at 2掳C - 8掳C
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
SECTION 8 鈥? EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PPE
Engineering Controls: Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
Personal Protective Equipment: Goverment approved respirator.
Hand: General Hygiene Measures:
Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Eye: Wash contaminated clothing before use.
Chemical safety goggles. Store at 4掳C
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Physical State: Liquid
Vapor Density: N/A
Flash Point: N/A
Solubility: N/A
Autoignition Temp: N/A
Flammability: N/A Explosion Limits: N/A
SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization:
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide,
Sulfur oxides, Nitrogen oxides
SECTION 11- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Route of Exposure:
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation
Skin Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation.
Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Multiple Routes: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption.
Sign and Symptoms of Exposure:
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
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SECTION 12- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Data Not yet Available
SECTION 13- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Appropriate Method of Disposal of Substance or Preparation
Burn in a chemical incinerator eqquiped with an afterburner and scrubber but
exert extra care in ignititng as this material is highly flammable.
Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
SECTION 14- TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: None
Non-hazardous for Transport: This substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport
IATA
Non-Hazardous for Transport: Non-hazardous for air transport.
SECTION 15- REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States Regulatory Information: US Classification and Label Text:
US Statements: Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation.
Sara Listed: No
Canada Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classification in accordance with the
hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR
DSL: No
NDSL: No
SECTION 16鈥? OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAMER New England Biolabs shall not be held liable
for any damage resulting from handling or
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
from contact with the above product.
The above information is believed to be correct
but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide.
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