Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
>=5-<10
General Information
Revision date
2026-05-25
Product name
Rapid Gold BCA Protein Assay
Product Synonyms
None
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887, 1-703-741-5970
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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)
H226, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements Flammable liquid and vapor Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Precautionary Statements - Prevention Do not breathe dust Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
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
Flammable liquids Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable.
