Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-679-5/68-12-2
Name of the chemical
Dimethyl formamide; N,N-dimethylformamide (DMFa)
Concentration
98%
General Information
Product name
X-Gal Reagent
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only
supplier name
Mirus Bio LLC
Emergency telephone
US and Canada 1.800.633.8253; International +1.801.629.0667
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Company Information
company name
Mirus Bio LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H312, H312+H332, H319, H332, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
EINECS- Chemical Name CAS-No No Common Name(s) Weight % N,N-Dimethylformamide 68-12-2 200-679-5 DMF 98% v/v 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D- galactopyranoside 7240-90-6 230-640-8 X-gal, BCIG 2% w/v
2.2 Label elements
CAS-No. 68-12-2:
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H312 + H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304+P340+P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. 2.3. Other Hazards which do not result in the classification or are not covered by GHS: Rapidly absorbed through skin.
