1. QIA21 Catalog # In Case of Emergency Klenow FragEL™ DNA Fragmentation Detection Kit Product name Product and Company Identification Material Safety Data Sheet Call Chemtrec® (800)424-9300 (within U.S.A.) (703)527-3887 (outside U.S.A.) Supplier EMD Biosciences, Inc. 10394 Pacific Center Court San Diego, CA 92121 PHONE: (858)450-5558/(800)854-3417 FAX: (858)453-3552 Order Number Customer Number Composition and Information on Ingredients Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid 60-00-4 RC0960 Xi R36, R52/53 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine, 4HCl 7411-49-6 RC1180 - - Tris Base 77-86-1 RC1400 Xi R36/38 Penicillin-Streptomycin RC1890 - - Phosphate Buffered Saline N/A RC1920 Xi R36/37/38 Proteinase K 39450-01-6 RC6630 Xn R36/37/38, R42 Urea-Hydrogen Peroxide 124-43-6 RC6640 O, C R8, R34 Ingredient Name CAS No. R-Phrases 2. EU Symbol Product No. Note: See section 8 for occupational exposure limits and section 11 for LC50/LD50 information. Hazards Identification 3. Primary Hazards and Critical Effects : RC0960 WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. HARMFUL TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS. MAY BE HARMFUL TO ENVIRONMENT IF RELEASED IN LARGE AMOUNTS. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways. RC1180 No specific hazard. RC1400 CAUTION! MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. RC1890 No specific hazard. BIRTH DEFECT HAZARD CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECT. Avoid exposure during pregnancy. RC1920 CAUTION! MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. RC6630 WARNING! MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. RC6640 DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, HEAD. Store in tightly closed container. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with combustible materials. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. RC0960 Irritating to eyes. RC1400 Irritating to eyes and skin. RC1920 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. RC6630 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by inhalation. RC6640 Causes burns. Human Health Hazards Physical/Chemical hazards RC6640 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. : : Page: 2/5 Catalog # QIA21 Environmental Hazards RC0960 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. : RC0960 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. RC1180, RC1890, RC1920, RC6630, RC6640 Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. RC1400 Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. Eye Contact Skin Contact RC0960, RC1180, RC1400, RC1890, RC1920, RC6630 In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. RC6640 In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. RC0960, RC1180, RC1400, RC1890, RC1920, RC6630 In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. RC6640 In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. First Aid Measures 4. Ingestion Inhalation RC0960, RC1180, RC1400, RC1890, RC1920, RC6630 If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. RC6640 If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. : : : : Notes to Medical Doctor : Not available. Fire-Fighting Measures 5. Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout gear. Hazardous Decomposition Products Fire/Explosion Hazards These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...). Not applicable. Fire-Fighting Procedures Use foam or all purpose dry chemicals to extinguish. : : : : Extinguishing Media Environmental Precautions and Clean-up Methods Personal Precautions If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials) scoop up material and place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills dike spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material in an appropriate container for disposal. Minimize contact of spilled material with soils to prevent runoff to surface waterways. Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Follow all fire fighting procedures (Section 5). 6. Accidental Release Measures Note: See section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal. : : Handling Handling and Storage Storage 7. : RC0960 Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways. RC1180 Wash thoroughly after handling. RC1400 Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. RC1890 Avoid exposure during pregnancy. RC1920 Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. RC6630 Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. RC6640 Store in tightly closed container. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with combustible materials. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. : : Use original container. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Packaging Materials Page: 3/5 Catalog # QIA21 Engineering Controls RC0960 Open handling must be limited. Use local exhaust ventilation or handle in a ventilated enclosure. RC1180, RC1400, RC1920, RC6630 No special containment is required. Local exhaust ventilation should be provided. RC1890, RC6640 Open handling is not permitted. All handling must be performed in a glove box or other totally enclosed system. RC0960 Not available. RC1180 Not available. RC1400 Not available. RC1890 Not available. RC1920 Not available. RC6630 Not available. RC6640 Not available. Ingredient Name Occupational Exposure Limits Occupational Exposure Limits 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection : Skin and Body Personal Protective Equipment RC0960, RC1180, RC1890 Use appropriate respiratory protection if there is the potential to exceed the exposure limit(s). RC1400, RC1920 Use an approved, properly fitted, HEPA filter cartridge respirator, or a respirator of greater protection if there is the potential to exceed the exposure limit(s). RC6630, RC6640 Use an approved, properly fitted, powered-air purifying respirator or a respirator of equivalent or greater protection. : RC0960 Disposable outer garments when there is the potential for contact with the material. RC1180, RC1400, RC1920, RC6630 Work uniform or laboratory coat. RC1890, RC6640 Disposable outer garments, or impervious garments of equal or greater protection. : : Hands RC0960, RC1180, RC1890 Safety glasses. Goggles, face shield, or other full-face protection if potential exists for direct exposure to aerosols or splashes. RC1400, RC1920, RC6630, RC6640 Safety glasses. Goggles, face shield, or other full-face protection if potential exists for direct exposure to dust. : Eyes Respiratory System RC0960, RC1180, RC1890 Use chemical resistant, impervious gloves. Additional body garments should be used based upon the task being performed (e.g., sleevelets, apron, gauntlets, disposable suits). Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. RC1400, RC1920, RC6630 Use latex gloves. Additional body garments should be used based upon the task being performed (e.g., sleevelets, apron, gauntlets, disposable suits). RC6640 Use chemical resistant, impervious gloves. Additional body garments should be used based upon the task being performed (e.g., sleevelets, apron, gauntlets, disposable suits) to avoid exposed skin surfaces. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Physical and Chemical Properties JA1477: 1 x 0.24 ml Proteinase K (RC6630) JA1478: 1 x 1 ml 10X Klenow Equilibration Buffer, containing Tris Base (RC1400) JA1479: 1 x 6 ml Stop Solution, containing Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (RC0960) JA1480: 1 x 12 ml Blocking Buffer, containing Penicillin-Streptomycin (RC1890) and Phosphate Buffered Saline (RC1920) JA1481: 1 x 0.125 ml 50X Conjugate JA1482: 1 x 6 ml Methyl Green Counterstain JA1483: 3 x 1 ml Klenow Reaction Mix JA1485: 6 each DAB Tablets, containing 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine, 4HCl (RC1180) JA1486: 6 each H2O2/Urea Tablets (RC6640) JA1487: 1 x 0.08 ml Klenow Enzyme JA1609: 2 each Control Slides Flash Point Not available. 9. Kit Components Page: 4/5 Catalog # QIA21 Hazardous Decomposition Products Conditions and Materials to Avoid RC0960, RC1400 Reactive with oxidizing agents, alkalis. RC1180 Reactive with oxidizing agents. RC6640 Reactive with reducing agents, metals. Stability and Reactivity Not available. RC0960, RC1180, RC1400, RC1890, RC1920, RC6630, RC6640 The product is stable. Stability 10. : : : Toxicological Information 11. Acute Effects Eye Contact RC0960, RC1400, RC1920, RC6630 Moderately irritating to the eyes. RC6640 Severely corrosive to the eyes. RC1400, RC1920, RC6630 Moderately irritating to the skin. RC6640 Severely corrosive to the skin. Skin Contact RC6640 May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, head. Target Organs Carcinogenic Effects Not available. Not available. Developmental and Teratogenic Effects RC1890 Developmental toxicity: Classified Development toxin [PROVEN]. Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Effects Other Information Not available. Inhalation Ingestion RC0960 Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. RC1180, RC1400, RC1890, RC1920, RC6630 Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition. RC6640 Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage. Ingredient Name RC0960 LD50 30 mg/kg Oral Mouse RC1180 Not available. Not available. Not available. Not available. RC1400 LD50 LDLo 5900 mg/kg 1000 mg/kg Oral Oral Rat Rabbit RC1890 Not available. Not available. Not available. Not available. RC1920 Not available. Not available. Not available. Not available. RC6630 Not available. Not available. Not available. Not available. RC6640 Not available. Not available. Not available. Not available. RC0960 Toxic if swallowed. RC1400 Practically non-toxic if swallowed. RC1920 Moderately irritating to the respiratory system. RC6630 May cause sensitization by inhalation. Moderately irritating to the respiratory system. RC6640 Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Species Route Result Test Chronic Effects Toxicity Data : : : : : : : : Adverse Effects : RC6630 Adverse symptoms may include: sensitization. RC6640 Adverse symptoms may include: respiratory tract irritation inflammation chemical pneumonitis pulmonary edema coughing wheezing - breathing difficulties shortness of breath/breathing difficulty headache nausea/vomiting death. Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. : : : Ecological Information 12. RC0960 Not available. Not available. Not available. RC1180 Not available. Not available. Not available. RC1400 Not available. Not available. Not available. RC1890 Not available. Not available. Not available. RC1920 Not available. Not available. Not available. RC6630 Not available. Not available. Not available. RC6640 Not available. Not available. Not available. Species Period Result Ecotoxicity Data Ingredient Name Page: 5/5 Catalog # QIA21 Disposal Consideration 13. Waste Handling and Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. : Transport Information 14. Air Proper shipping name Urea hydrogen peroxide : UN/ID Number IATA-DGR Class IATA Class 5.1: Oxidizing substance. IATA Class 8: Corrosive solid. : IATA label : : UN1511 Packing Group : III Regulatory Information 15. Safety Phrases S3/7- Keep container tightly closed in a cool place. S14.11- Keep away from flammable material. S24- Avoid contact with skin. S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. R8- Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R34- Causes burns. R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R42- May cause sensitization by inhalation. R52/53- Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. : : : Hazard Symbol(s) Risk Phrases EU Regulations US Regulations CLASS: Highly toxic. CLASS: Target organ effects. CLASS: Corrosive material State California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: Penicillin-Streptomycin California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine, 4HCl TSCA 8(b) inventory: Tris Base Haz-Com Standard EPA : : : Canadian Regulations WHMIS Provincial : : : CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). CLASS E: Corrosive liquid. CEPA DSL: Tris Base No products were found. CEPA C; N; O; Xn Other Information 12/23/2003. 16. : Date of Printing 1.0 : Version Notice to Reader Validated by so2 on 12/23/2003. To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. 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