Content
- 1. Identification of the substance and of the company
- 2. Hazards identification
- 3. Composition / information on ingredients
- 4. First aid measures
- 5. Firefighting measures
- 6. Accidental release measures
- 7. Handling and storage
- 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
- 9. Physical and chemical properties
- 10. Stability and reactivity
- 11. Toxicological information
- 12. Ecological information
- 13. Disposal considerations
- 14. Transport information
- 15. Regulatory information
- 16. Other Information
1. Identification of the substance and of the company
| Product name | DNA Gel Stain 10,000x in Water |
| Catalog number | B101-DNA-STAIN, GG-100, GG-500, GG-1000 |
| Supplier information | Bento Bioworks Ltd 5 Hancock Road London, E3 3DA United Kingdom |
| Emergency telephone number (CHEMTREC) | Within the USA & Canada: 1-800-424-9300 Outside the USA & Canada: 1-703-741-5970 |
2. Hazards identification
| Classification of the substance or mixture |
| According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (EU-GHS/CLP) |
| The product contains no substances which are considered to be hazardous to health at their given concentration. |
| Label elements |
| Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] |
| Pictogram | Not applicable |
| Signal word | Not applicable |
| Hazard statements | Not applicable |
| Precautionary statements | Not applicable |
| Other hazards | Not applicable |
3. Composition / information on ingredients
| Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 |
| Component | Nucleic Acid Stain | Water |
| CAS number | – | 7732-18-5 |
| EIN / ECS number | – | 231-791-2 |
| Weight % | <1% | 99% |
| REACH registration number | – | – |
| Classification | – | – |
4. First aid measures
| Description of first aid measures |
| If inhaled | If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. |
| If swallowed | Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. |
| In case of skin contact | Wash off with soap and plenty of water. |
| In case of eye contact | Flush eyes with water as a precaution. |
| Notes to physician | Treat symptomatically. |
5. Firefighting measures
| Extinguishing media | Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol resistant foam. |
| Special hazards | Not applicable. |
| Firefighting precautions | Burning produces poisonous gases, sulfur oxides. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. |
6. Accidental release measures
| Personal precautions | Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protection equipment. |
| Environmental precautions | Avoid discharge into drains and waterways whenever possible. |
| Methods for cleaning up | Soak up with inert absorbent material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). |
7. Handling and storage
| Precautions for safe handling | Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Avoid direct contact with substance. |
| Conditions for safe storage | Label and store at room temperature in a dry, well-ventilated place. |
| Specific end use(s) | For research and educational use only. |
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
| Engineering Measures | Not required. |
| Personal protective equipment |
| Respiratory Protection | Respiratory protection is not required. |
| Hand Protection | For prolonged or repeated contact use protective gloves. |
| Eye Protection | Safety glasses. |
| Skin and Body Protection | Wear laboratory coat for body protection. |
| Hygiene Measures | Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. |
9. Physical and chemical properties
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Odour | Not defined |
| pH value | Undetermined |
| Boiling point | Undetermined |
| Melting point | Undetermined |
| Flash point | Not applicable |
| Autoignition | Not applicable |
| Explosion hazard | Not applicable |
| Vapour pressure | No information available |
| Relative density | No information available |
| Water solubility | Soluble in water |
| Other data | No other data |
10. Stability and reactivity
| Reactivity | None known. |
| Chemical stability | Stable under normal conditions. |
| Hazardous reactions | Hazardous reaction has not been reported. |
| Conditions to avoid | Heat, flames and sparks. |
| Incompatible materials | No data available. |
| Hazardous decomposition | Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions: carbon oxides and sulfur oxides. |
11. Toxicological information
| Routes of Exposure |
| Acute toxicity | No data available |
| Irritation and corrosion | No data available |
| Sensitisation | No data available |
| Chronic exposure | No data available |
| Exposure Symptoms | No data available |
| Potential Health Effects |
| Inhalation | May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. |
| Skin | May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. |
| Eyes | May cause eye irritation. |
| Ingestion | May be harmful if swallowed. |
| Target Organs | None. |
12. Ecological information
| Ecotoxicity | No information available. |
| Degradability | No information available. |
| Accumulation | No information available. |
| Mobility | No information available. |
| Further information | No information available. |
13. Disposal considerations
| Waste treatment methods | Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Do not dispose product directly into sewage. |
14. Transport information
| ADR/RID/ICAO/IATA class | This substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport. |
15. Regulatory information
| EU guidelines | This product is not subject to regulations under EU Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials. |
| US Federal Regulations | This product is not subject to regulations under US Toxic Substances Control Act(TSCA), and SARA 302/313/311/312. |
16. Other Information
| This information is based on available knowledge and shall be used only as a guide. All materials and mixtures may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. Bento Bioworks Ltd is not held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above mentioned products. References |