SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- ETHIDIUM BROMIDE, 46065 ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6810 MSDS Date: 01/01/1996 MSDS Num: CBYBY LIIN: 00N072370 Product ID: ETHIDIUM BROMIDE, 46065 MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL CO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765 Published: Y ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 1239-45-8 RTECS #: SF7950000 Name: PHENANTHRIDINIUM, 3,8-DIAMINO-5-ETHYL-6-PHENYL-, BROMIDE; (ETHIDIUM BROMIDE) OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N) ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N) ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC:MAY ALTER GENETIC MATE RIAL. MAY CAUSE HERITABLE GENETIC DAMAGE. TO THE BEST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL & (EFTS OF OVEREXP) Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: HLTH HAZS:TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. TARGET ORGAN DATA:TUMORIGENIC:ACTIVE AS ANTI-CANCER AGENT. ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTE CS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. First Aid: IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED (SHOW LBL WHERE POSS). EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN & SEEK MED ADVICE. SKIN:IMMED WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. WASH CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFT ER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Waste Disposal Methods: DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. IRRITANT. MUTAGEN. Other Precautions: KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY. CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FP N). Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves: WEAR CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES. Eye Protection: ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (FP N). Other Protective Equipment: ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER (FP N). WEAR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= M.P/F.P Text: >500F,>260C Appearance and Odor: SOLID. ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN BROMIDE GAS. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: ETHIDIUM BROMIDE, 46065 Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 08/21/1996 Status Code: C Label Date: 08/21/1996 Origination Code: G Chronic Hazard IND: Y Eye Protection IND: YES Skin Protection IND: YES Signal Word: CAUTION Respiratory Protection IND: YES Health Hazard: Slight Contact Hazard: Slight Fire Hazard: None Reactivity Hazard: None Hazard And Precautions: ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC:MAY ALTER GENETIC MATE RIAL. MAY CAUSE HERITABLE GENETIC DAMAGE. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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