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Material Safety Data Sheet | |||||||||||
| Revision Number: | 1.1 | ||||||||||
| Revision Date: | 25-Jan-2002 | ||||||||||
Product and Company Identification | |||||||||||
| Product Name: | propidium iodide | ||||||||||
| Catalog Number: | P-1304 | ||||||||||
| Unit Size: | 100 mg | ||||||||||
| Manufacturer/Supplier: | Molecular Probes, Inc. 4849 Pitchford Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402-9165, USA Phone: (541)465-8300 · Fax: (541)344-6504 · Web: http://www.probes.com Technical Assistance: (541)465-8353 · E-mail: tech@probes.com Molecular Probes Europe BV PoortGebouw, Rijnsburgerweg 10, 2333 AA Leiden, The Netherlands Phone: +31-71-5233378 · Fax: +31-71-5233419 · Web: http://www.probes.com Technical Assistance: +31-71-5233378 · E-mail: eurotech@probes.nl | ||||||||||
Composition / Information on Ingredients | |||||||||||
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Hazards Identification | |||||||||||
| Emergency Overview: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. May cause heritable genetic damage. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. | |||||||||||
| Potential Health Effects | |||||||||||
| Inhalation: | See Emergency Overview above. | ||||||||||
| Ingestion: | See Emergency Overview above. | ||||||||||
| Skin: | See Emergency Overview above. | ||||||||||
| Eyes: | See Emergency Overview above. | ||||||||||
| Chronic Exposures: | May cause heritable genetic damage. | ||||||||||
| Target Organs: | Not determined | ||||||||||
First Aid Measures | |||||||||||
| Potentially harmful. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling. If eye or skin contact occurs, wash affected area with water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice. If inhaled, move individual to fresh air and seek medical advice. If swallowed, seek medical advice. | |||||||||||
Fire Fighting Measures | |||||||||||
| Use dry chemical powder or appropriate foam extinguisher. | |||||||||||
Accidental Release Measures | |||||||||||
| Use appropriate protective equipment and methods to clean up spilled substances promptly. Absorb spill onto an appropriate material. Collect and dispose of all waste in accordance with applicable laws. | |||||||||||
Handling and Storage | |||||||||||
| Protect material from long-term exposure to light; may be exposed to light for short periods of time. | |||||||||||
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection | |||||||||||
| Use in a chemical fume hood. In addition to the chemical fume hood, use of a NIOSH-approved, Assigned Protection Factor 10 particulate respirator is recommended for additional inhalation protection. Wear appropriate gloves, eye protection and protective clothing. Follow safe laboratory practices. | |||||||||||
| ACGIH/OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit Data: Not determined | |||||||||||
Physical and Chemical Properties | |||||||||||
| Form: | Solid | ||||||||||
| Odor: | Not determined | ||||||||||
| Solubility in Water: | High | ||||||||||
| Specific Gravity: | Not determined | ||||||||||
| pH: | Not determined | ||||||||||
| Boiling Point: | Not determined | ||||||||||
| Melting Point: | Not determined | ||||||||||
| Flash Point: | Not determined | ||||||||||
| Vapor Pressure: | Not determined | ||||||||||
Stability and Reactivity | |||||||||||
| Thermal Decomposition: No decomposition if used according to specifications. | |||||||||||
| Dangerous Reactions: Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. | |||||||||||
| Dangerous Products of Decomposition: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen iodide. | |||||||||||
Toxicological Information | |||||||||||
| RTECS Number: | SF7949600 | ||||||||||
| Toxicity: | LD50: 16 mg/kg, subcutaneous, mouse. | ||||||||||
| Health Hazards: | Mutation in microorganisms: 200 µg/plate, Salmonella typhimurium; 25 µmol/L, Saccharomyces cerevisiae; Gene conversion and mitotic recombination: 50 nmol/L/3D, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. | ||||||||||
| Potential Hazards: | Potential mutagen. | ||||||||||
| Carcinogenicity: | Not listed by NTP, IARC or OSHA. | ||||||||||
Ecological Information | |||||||||||
| Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course, or sewage system. | |||||||||||
Disposal Considerations | |||||||||||
| Consult local, state or national regulations for proper disposal. | |||||||||||
Transport Information | |||||||||||
| Hazard Class: | Not determined | ||||||||||
| Identification Number: | Not determined | ||||||||||
| Packing Group: | Not classified | ||||||||||
| Proper Shipping Name (Technical Name): Not determined | |||||||||||
Regulations | |||||||||||
| US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Not listed | |||||||||||
| US Other: Not applicable | |||||||||||
| EEC EINICS Number: 247-081-0 | |||||||||||
| EEC Risk Statements: Toxic R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage. R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 22 Do not breathe dust. | |||||||||||
| Other Country Regulations: None identified | |||||||||||
Other Information | |||||||||||
| This material is sold for research purposes only and is not required to appear on the TSCA inventory. It is not intended for food, drug, household, agricultural or cosmetic use. Its use must be supervised by a technically qualified individual experienced in handling potentially hazardous chemicals. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Users should make independent decisions regarding completeness of the information based on all sources available. Molecular Probes shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or contact with the above product. | |||||||||||
