Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
9002-93-1
Name of the chemical
Octylphenolethoxylates (OPEO)
Concentration
>1%
General Information
Revision date
2006-06-04
Product name
NucliSens Lysis Buffer; NucliSens Lysis Buffer, Low pH; NucliSens easyMAG Lysis Buffer
Emergency telephone
100 Rodolphe Street
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
bioMérieux, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
U.S. PRECAUTIONARY LABELING WARNING May cause eye and skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. May cause lung, liver and kidney damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Keep containers closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. INTERNATIONAL LABELING Harmful in contact with the skin and if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
EU Classification
Harmful R and S Phrases: R21/22, R32, S26, S36/37
Health hazards
Inhalation: Inhalation of mists may cause respiratory irritation and possible systemic effects similar to ingestion. Skin Contact: Contact may cause irritation and possibly allergic skin reaction (sensitization). Contains guanidine thiocyanate, which may be absorbed through the skin with symptoms similar to ingestion. Nucleic acid release materials may contain infectious materials. Eye Contact: Contact may cause irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation and other adverse effects. Guanidine thiocyanate may be toxic by ingestion and cause nervous system effects such as disorientation, weakness, confusion, spasms , behavioral changes and collapse along with lung, liver and kidney damage. Nucleic acid release materials may contain infectious materials . Chronic exposure to guanidine thiocyanate may cause lung, liver and kidney damage Carcinogen Status: None of the components of this product are listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing skin, lung, liver and kidney conditions. May cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals .