Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1239-45-8
Name of the chemical
Ethidiumbromid; 3,8-Diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridiniumbromid (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-07-16
Product name
Ethidium Bromide, OmniPur , For Molecular Biology
Product Synonyms
3,8-Diamino-1-Ethyl-6-Phenylphenantridinum Bromide
CAS No.
1239-45-8
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Skin Toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
