General Information
Revision date
2006-10-09
Product name
DNA AWAY(TM)
Product Synonyms
Alkali hydroxide Solution
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None
Manufacturer Name
MOLECULAR BIO-PRODUCTS, INC
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
MOLECULAR BIO-PRODUCTS, INC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Product definition
This product is clear, colorless liquid with a mildly fragrant odor. Health Hazards: The product is mildly to moderately irritating to skin, eyes, mucous membranes and other tissues which may be contaminated (depending on duration and concentration of exposure. Flammability This product is not flammable. If this product is involved in a fire, the decomposition products generated will include irritating vapors and toxic gases (including sodium oxides). Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive. Environmental Hazards: Large quantities released to the environment may have an adverse effect. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders should wear appropriate protection for situation to which they respond. EU LABELING/CLASSIFICATION: This product does not meet the definition of any hazard classification under EU Directives.
EU Classification
Xi (Irritant) EU RISK PHRASES R 36/38 SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: The health hazard information provided below is pertinent to employees using this product in an occupational setting. The following paragraphs describe the symptoms of exposure by route of exposure. INHALATION: Inhalation of mists or sprays from this material may cause mild to moderate respiratory irritation, coughing, burning of the respiratory tract, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing (depending on duration and concentration of exposure). Symptoms of exposure should be alleviated upon removal to fresh air. Chronic inhalation of mists or sprays may cause persistent respiratory irritation or reduced lung capacity and may cause chronic cough and breathing difficulty. (Continued) CONTACT WITH SKIN or EYES: Mists or sprays of this product may moderately irritate the eyes. Symptoms of eye overexposure HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM may include redness and tearing. This product may irritate contaminated skin (especially in the event of prolonged overexposures). Symptoms of skin overexposure may include
Health hazards
BLUE) 1 redness and itching. SKIN ABSORPTION: Skin absorption is not a significant route of overexposure for any component of this mixture. INGESTION: Ingestion is not a significant route of occupational FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (RED) 0 overexposure. This material is moderately toxic by ingestion, leading to possible burns or irritation of the mouth, throat, esophagus and digestive system. INJECTION: Depending on the dose of injection, this product may
Physical hazards
YELLOW) 0 cause redness at the site of injection. HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: An Explanation in Lay Terms. Overexposure to this product may PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT cause the following health effects: ACUTE: This material product may cause burning or reddening of EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY the point of contact upon acute exposure. Inhalation of mists or sprays may cause mild to moderate irritation to respiratory system (depending on the duration and concentration of exposure). If the SEE SECTION 8 product is splashed into the eye, pain or irritation may result. Ingestion of this product will cause irritation of the digestive system, For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications nausea and vomiting. CHRONIC: Repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis (dry, red Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate skin). Chronic inhalation of mists or sprays may cause reduction 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard in lung capacity. TARGET ORGANS ACUTE Skin, eyes, respiratory system. CHRONIC Skin, respiratory system