¢ Ethidium bromide

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Revision date : 2024-08-07

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GHS08 GHS06
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

214-984-6/1239-45-8

Name of the chemical

Ethidiumbromid; 3,8-Diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridiniumbromid (790/2009)

Concentration

<=100%

General Information

Version

6.7

Revision date

2024-08-07

Product name

¢ Ethidium bromide

Product name

¢ Ethidium bromide

Identification on the label/Trade name

is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption

CAS No.

1239-45-8

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

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Icons in SDS

GHS06 GHS08 M009 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

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GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H330, H341

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard pictograms

&

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

- none

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1), H330 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Sigma-Aldrich - E8751 Page 1 of 9 The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Miltipone operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada SiGMa For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned

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