Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
1
1 Fire Hazard
1
1 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Deoxyribonucleic acid DE115, XX399
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
68938-01-2 or 9007-49-2
CAS#
Manufacturer HG1933000
RTECS
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory:
TSCA
Deoxyribonucleic acid
GARDENA, CA 90248
Not available.
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI#
DNA Free Acid
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
Not available.
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
3
STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) % by Weight
1) Deoxyribonucleic acid 68938-01-2 or 100
9007-49-2
Not applicable.
Toxicological Data
on Ingredients
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the Product
Not available.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
Precautions
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. Odorless.
Odor
Not available.
Taste
Not available.
Molecular Weight
slightly Brownish (Light.)
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Not available.
Dispersion Properties
Insoluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Excess heat
Conditions of Instability
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
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Deoxyribonucleic acid
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Lethal Dose/Conc
Toxicity to Animals LD [Mouse] - Route: Intraperitoneal; Dose: >1500 mg/kg
Special Remarks on May affect genetic material (mutagenic) based on animal test data
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health.
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: unlikely to cause skin irritation.
Eyes: Dust may cause mechanical eye irritation.
Inhalation: Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. Breathing small amounts during handling is not likely to be
harmful. It is not considered hazardous.
Ingestion: Ingestion of small amounts during normal handling is not likely to be harmful. It is not considered
hazardous.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
Not available.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
Waste Disposal
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
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DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Deoxyribonucleic acid
Federal and State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations Not available.
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according Not applicable.
to the EU regulations.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection Flammability
1
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1
0
1
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
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Safety glasses.
Section 16. Other Information
D3030
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/12/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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