General Information
Revision date
2024-05-29
Product name
MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol- 2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide)
CAS No.
298-93-1
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887, 1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS Classification
Signal word
WARNING Hazard pictograms
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 3 Germ cell mutagenicity Mutagenic category 2
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Environmental hazards
Not Hazardous Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing DO NOT USE P304 + P340 - IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable HMIS Health 4 * Chronic Hazard Flammability 0 Reactivity 0
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal Word WARNING Hazard pictograms Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 3 Germ cell mutagenicity Mutagenic category 2 Physical hazards Not Hazardous Environmental hazards Not Hazardous Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects
