General Information
Revision date
2016-10-25
Product name
Proteinase K
CAS No.
39450-01-6
Manufacturer Name
Hologic, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Hologic, Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MolecularSupport@hologic.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H316, H319, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H316
Causes mild skin irritation
Section 2
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 sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Emergency Overview
Signal word
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 S39 - Wear eye/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P285 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area 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
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
H316 - Causes mild skin irritation.
Further information
100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity