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Material Safety Data Sheet

Revision Number:1.0
Revision Date:09-Jul-2001

Product and Company Identification

Product Name:SYBR® Green I nucleic acid gel stain *10,000X concentrate in DMSO*
Catalog Number:S-7567
Unit Size:1 mL
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

  • INGREDIENT B:  dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) *solvent for ingredient A*
               Unit Size:1 mL
Molecular Formula:C2H6OS
Molecular Weight:78.13
CAS Number/Name:67-68-5 / Methane, sulfinylbis
  • Other Ingredients (See attached)
           INGREDIENT A: SYBR® Green I nucleic acid gel stain *10,000X concentrate in DMSO*

Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview:  Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Readily absorbed through the 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:Not determined
Target Organs:Eyes. Skin.

First Aid Measures

Potentially harmful. Avoid 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

Storage conditions are not critical.

Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Wear appropriate gloves, protective clothing and eyewear and follow safe laboratory practices.
ACGIH/OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit Data:  Not determined

Physical and Chemical Properties

Form:Liquid
Odor:Not determined
Solubility in Water:High
Specific Gravity:1.101
pH:Not determined
Boiling Point:189° C
Melting Point:18.4° C
Flash Point:94° C
Vapor Pressure:0.42 mm 20° C

Stability and Reactivity

Thermal Decomposition:  No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Dangerous Reactions:  Incompatible with acid chlorides, phosphorous halides, strong acids, and strong oxidizing agents.
Dangerous Products of Decomposition:  Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide.

Toxicological Information

RTECS Number:PV6210000
Toxicity:LD50: 14.5 g/kg, oral, rat; LD50: 8.2 g/kg, intraperitoneal, rat.
Health Hazards:Irritation data: 500 mg/24H, Std. Draize, skin, rabbit, mild; 500 mg/24H, Std. Draize, eyes, rabbit, mild.
Potential Hazards:See Toxicity and Health Hazards Data above.
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):  Listed
US Other:  Not applicable
EEC EINICS Number:  200-664-3
EEC Risk Statements:  Not determined
Other Country Regulations:  German regulatory: 1WGK

Other Information

This material is sold for research purposes only. 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.

 

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