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
>=1-<10
General Information
Version
8.8
Revision date
2024-05-14
Product name
Ethidium bromide (1% solution in water) for electrophoresis
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for analysis
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H331
Toxic if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category C), H331 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
- none
