General Information
Revision date
2016-11-22
Product name
MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol- 2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide)
CAS No.
298-93-1
REACH No
is
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for consumer use
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Company Information
company name
LIFE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE BV
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@lifetech.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3
Environmental hazards
Not Hazardous
Additional information
No information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Signal word
Warning
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 P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P312 - Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse 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 P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician
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
This mixture does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a PBT or a vPvB
