Extraction Buffer; part of "QuickPrep Micro mRNA

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ) Physical state Liquid. Odor Not available. OSHA/HCS status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR IF SWALLOWED. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes. Do not get on skin. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Routes of entry Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Skin Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.

Potential chronic health

effects Contains material that can cause target organ damage. 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. Target organs Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Skin Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be over-exposure aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (Section 11)