Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
214-984-6/1239-45-8
Name of the chemical
Ethidium bromide; 3,8-diamino-1-ethyl-6-phenylphenantridinium bromide
Concentration
<= 100 %
General Information
Revision date
2021-06-01
Product name
Ethidium bromide
CAS No.
1239-45-8
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA) +1-703- 527-3887 CHEMTREC (International) 24
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Company Information
Company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H330, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
