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
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-01
Product name
Ethidium Bromide solution
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.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
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Red Odorless Emergency Overview Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H331 - Toxic if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
Storage
P405 - Store locked up P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Toxic if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Germ Cell Mutagenicity
