Agarose

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview Physical state Solid, [Powder.] Color + White. Odor : Odorless.

Hazard statements

NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED, OSHAIHCS status While this material is not considered hazardous by the

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs. Ingestion + No known significant effects or critical hazards, Skin + No known significant effects or critical hazards. Eyes : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects 12011. 18 Life Science Research PO) Box 117 Rockford. IL (818) 968-0747 www thermo com Pierce Biotechnology Inc. 3747 N. hleridian Road 61105 (815) 968-7316 Fax, Agarose + Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation, Carcinogenicity + No known significant effects or critical hazards,

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards, Mutagenicity + No known significant effects or critical hazards, Developmental effects + No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects + No known significant effects or critical hazards, Over-exposure signsisymptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion No specific data. Skin : No specific data, Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: inftation redness Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (Section 11}