Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
<1
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2026-07-29
Product name
DNA Away
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
wlp.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Hazard Statements Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Hazard Statements Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Toxic to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Appearance Clear Physical State Liquid Odor Slight
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid release to the environment
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see supplemental instructions on the administration of antidotes on this label) IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Eyes 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 Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
No information available
Further information
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Harmful to aquatic life
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Emergency Overview Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Toxic to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Appearance Clear Physical State Liquid Odor Slight
