General Information
Revision date
2015-03-10
Product name
Dimethyl dicarbonate
CAS No.
4525-33-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use
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Company Information
company name
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
scbt@scbt.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 4
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED Harmful in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Combustible liquid
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Keep cool
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Further information
NFPA
Health hazards
3 HMIS 3 Flammability 2 Flammability 2 Stability 0
Physical hazards
0 Physical and chemical - Personal protection - properties
