Ethidium (bromide)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H330, H341

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - inhalation 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Germ cell mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects Contd. on page 2) US Contd. from page 1) d ~ GHS07 Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

d ~ d ~ GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P312 If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 4 0 Fire = 0 4 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 4 Health = 4 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. on page 3) US (Contd. from page 2)

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.3 Other hazards

There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - inhalation 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Germ cell mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. from page 1) d ~ GHS07 Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.