General Information
Revision date
2023-10-24
Product name
Proteinase K
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
United States of America
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@hologic.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H334, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
2.3 Other hazards
Causes mild skin irritation. Unknown Acute Toxicity 100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure Category 3 Emergency Overview