General Information
Version
1.01
Revision date
2024-05-02
Product name
Bisbenzimide H 33342 (Hoechst 33342), adenine-thymine selective DNA fluorescent stain
Substance name
Contains 2"-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-5-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-1H,1"H-2,5"-bibenzimidazole
CAS No.
23491-52-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures
Manufacturer Name
Abcam Ltd
Emergency telephone
+44 1273 289451
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Abcam Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
technical@abcam.com, sds@abcam.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H335, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
H315
Causes skin irritation
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
H341
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GB CLP (SI 2020/1567 as amended) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 - (H302) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 - (H315) Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 - (H341) Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure Category 3 - (H335) Category 3 Respiratory irritation
Contains
2'-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-5-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-1H,1'H-2,5'-bibenzimidazole
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing and eye/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Caution - substance not yet tested completely.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GB CLP (SI 2020/1567 as amended) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 - (H302) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 - (H315) Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 - (H341) Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure Category 3 - (H335) Category 3 Respiratory irritation
