PureZOL RNA Isolation Reagent

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 4

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Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects May be corrosive to metals Combustible liquid

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Avoid release to the environment Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep only in original packaging

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor Eyes Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Skin Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Spill Collect spillage Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No information available