General Information
Version
1.5
Revision date
2025-06-18
Product name
Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) (Bottle 1)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial/Professional use spec
Emergency telephone
+353 12861220
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Megazyme
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
cs@megazyme.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H334
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Hazard pictograms
GHS08 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Contains
alpha-Amylase
Hazard statements
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
P261 - Avoid breathing mist, spray, vapours. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a doctor, a POISON CENTER. Labelling according to: exemption for inner packaging where the contents do not exceed 10ml
Hazardous Ingredients
alpha-Amylase
2.3 Other hazards
Contains no PBT and/or vPvB substances ≥ 0.1% assessed in accordance with REACH Annex XIII The mixture does not contain substance(s) included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) of REACH for having endocrine disrupting properties, or substance(s) are not identified as having endocrine disrupting properties in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 %
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1 H334 Full text of H- and EUH-statements: see section 16 Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. 2.2. Label elements Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS08 Signal word (CLP) : Danger Contains : alpha-Amylase Hazard statements (CLP) : H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Precautionary statements (CLP) : P261 - Avoid breathing mist, spray, vapours. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a doctor, a POISON CENTER. Labelling according to: exemption for inner packaging where the contents do not exceed 10ml Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS08 Hazardous ingredients : alpha-Amylase 2.3. Other hazards Contains no PBT and/or vPvB substances ≥ 0.1% assessed in accordance with REACH Annex XIII The mixture does not contain substance(s) included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) of REACH for having endocrine disrupting properties, or substance(s) are not identified as having endocrine disrupting properties in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.2. Mixtures Name Product identifier % Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] alpha-Amylase CAS-No.: 9000-90-2 5 – 10 Resp. Sens. 1, H334 EC-No.: 232-565-6 REACH-no: 01-2119938627- 26 Full text of H- and EUH-statements: see section 16 SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general : Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell. First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center or a doctor. First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash skin with plenty of water. First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse eyes with water as a precaution. First-aid measures after ingestion : Call a poison center or a doctor if you feel unwell. Self protection of the first-aider : First aid workers will be equipped with suitable personal protective equipment. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Symptoms/effects after skin contact : None under normal conditions. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : None under normal conditions. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : None under normal conditions. 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide. Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire hazard : No fire hazard. Explosion hazard : No direct explosion hazard. Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire : Toxic fumes may be released. 5.3. Advice for firefighters Firefighting instructions : Fight fire from safe distance and protected location. Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures General measures : Stop leak if safe to do so. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. For non-emergency personnel Protective equipment : Wear recommended personal protective equipment. Emergency procedures : Ventilate spillage area. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. For emergency responders Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection". Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Stop leak if safe to do so. 6.2. Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up For containment : Absorb spilled material with sand or earth. Contain any spills with dikes or absorbents to prevent migration and entry into sewers or streams. Stop leak without risks if possible. Methods for cleaning up : Take up liquid spill into absorbent material. Other information : Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site. 6.4. Reference to other sections For further information refer to section 13. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Additional hazards when processed : Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use. Precautions for safe handling : Ensure good ventilation of the work station. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product. 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Technical measures : Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat. Storage conditions : Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Packaging materials