propidium iodide

Life Technologies Corporation

Revision date : 2026-06-20

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GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Revision date

2026-06-20

Product name

propidium iodide

Product Synonyms

None

CAS No.

25535-16-4

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures

1.2.2. Uses advised against

Consumer use

Emergency telephone

1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887, 1-703-741-5970

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Life Technologies Corporation

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

MSDS@lifetech.com

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335, H341

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Category 3 Target organ effects: Respiratory irritation Label elements Warning Hazard statements Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/.? Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice and attention Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice and attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Further information

No information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Category 3 Target organ effects: Respiratory irritation.

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