General Information
Revision date
2019-05-22
Product name
Propidium Iodide (PI)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
2.1. Propidium Iodide should only be used as a nuclear staining reagent for detecting the total number of dead cells 2.2. Propidium Iodide is not intended to be used as a human or animal diagnostic or
supplier name
Nexcelom Bioscience, LLC
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Company Information
company name
Nexcelom Bioscience, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H341, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1.1. Propidium Iodide 1.1.1. H315 Skin irritation Category: 2 1.1.2. H319 Eye Irritation Category: 2 1.1.3. H341 Germ cell mutagenicity Category: 2 1.1.4. H335 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Category: 3 – Respiratory system 1.2. Potassium chloride 1.2.1. H412 Toxic to aquatic life Category: Aquatic Acute – 3 Aquatic Chronic – 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315Causes skin irritation H319Causes serious eye irritation H335May cause respiratory irritation H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
Precautionary statements
P201Obtain special instructions before use P280 Wear eye protection/face protection P305 + P351 + P338IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, then continue rinsing. P308 + P313IF exposed or concerned seek medical advice/attention P337 + P313If eye irritation persists seek medical advice/attention
Hazard pictograms
2.4.1.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
2.5.1. None of the components are considered to be persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1 % or higher 2.5.2. To our knowledge, the hazards of this material have not been thoroughly investigated, but we recommend the handling of all chemicals to be done with caution 2.5.3. Hazardous Materials Identification System Classification
Health hazards
1 Flammability: 0 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0
Physical hazards
0 2.5.4. National Fire Protection Association Rating
