Proteinase K

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316, H319, H334

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Label elements Danger

Hazard statements

H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Prevention

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P341 - IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

Precautionary statements

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

2.3 Other hazards

H316 - Causes mild skin irritation. 100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity