General Information
Version
11.01
Revision date
2026-02-20
Product name
Proteinase K; part of "Bacterial genomicPrep
CAS No.
39450-01-6
supplier name
Cytiva
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cytiva
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds_author@cytiva.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Product definition
Mono-constituent substance Classification according to UK CLP/GHS Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 Resp. Sens. 1, H334 STOT SE 3, H335
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
Not applicable.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapour. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
Not applicable.
Annex XVII - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles
Not applicable.
Special packaging requirements
Containers to be fitted with child-resistant fastenings Not applicable.
Tactile warning of danger
Not applicable.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Product definition Mono-constituent substance Classification according to UK CLP/GHS Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 Resp. Sens. 1, H334 STOT SE 3, H335 The product is classified as hazardous according to UK CLP Regulation SI 2019/720 as amended. See Section 16 for the full text of the H statements declared above. See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
