Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1239-45-8
Name of the chemical
Ethidiumbromid; 3,8-Diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridiniumbromid (790/2009)
Concentration
1-5%
General Information
Revision date
2026-02-13
Product name
Ethidium Bromide Solution, Molecular Grade
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Promega Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productstewardship@promega.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H331, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H331
Toxic if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled GHS08 Health hazard Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS06 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Ethidium bromide (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard statements
Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation Target Organ(s): Not applicable or unknown
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable *
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
