Proteinase K

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard pictograms

GHS07 GHS08 Exclamation mark

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/First aider/if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/First aider. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to Local disposal regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Serious eye damage/eye irritation (2A) Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure (3) May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory or skin sensitization (Respiratory or skin sensitization) May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation (2) Causes skin irritation. Respiratory or skin sensitization (Skin sensitization - 1) May cause an allergic skin reaction. 2.2. Labelling according to 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 Hazard pictograms: GHS07 GHS08 Exclamation mark Health hazard Signal word: Danger Hazard statements: Hazard statements for health hazards Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary statements: Precautionary statements Prevention Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.