1610788 - XT MOPS Running Buffer Material Safety Data Sheet Printing date 03/13/2003Reviewed on 03/13/2003 1 Identification of substance: Product details: Trade name: XT MOPS Running Buffer Catalog or product number: 1610788, 1610788S, 9704635 Application of the substance / the preparation Laboratory chemicals Manufacturer/Supplier: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Life Science Group 2000 Alfred Nobel Drive Hercules, California 94547 (510)741-1000 Information department: Technical services, customer support. Emergency information: 1(800)424-9300 Use only in the event of a CHEMICAL EMERGENCY involving a SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPLOSION or ACCIDENT. 510-741-1000 2 Composition/Information on components: Chemical characterization Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with non-hazardous additions. Listing of dangerous and non-hazardous components: 7732-18-5 water 50-100 % EINECS: 231-791-2 RTECS: ZC 0110000 1132-61-2 4-morpholinopropanesulphonic acid 20-35 % Xn; R 21/22 EINECS: 214-478-5 6976-37-0 Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-tris(hydroxymethyl) methane 20-35 % EINECS: 230-237-7 151-21-3 sodium dodecyl sulphate 1.0-2.5 % Xn; R 21/22-36/38 EINECS: 205-788-1 RTECS: WT 1050000 Additional information For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16. 3 Hazards identification Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment The product does not have to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. Classification system The classification was made according to the latest editions of the EU- lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health = 0 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 OSHA hazard ratings Health 0: Minimal Hazard. Fire 0: Minimal hazard. Reactivity 0: Minimal hazard. 4 First aid measures General information No special measures required. After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. After skin contact Generally the product does not irritate the skin. After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. After swallowing Induce vomiting and call for medical help. 5 Fire fighting measures Suitable extinguishing agents CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Protective equipment: No special measures required. 6 Accidental release measures Person-related safety precautions: Not required Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically. Additional information: No dangerous substances are released. 7 Handling and storage Handling Information for safe handling: No special measures required. No special precautions are necessary if used correctly. Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required. Storage Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. Further information about storage conditions: None. 8 Exposure controls and personal protection Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7. Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace. Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis. Personal protective equipment General protective and hygienic measures The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Protection of hands: Protective gloves. Material of gloves Synthetic gloves Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. Eye protection: Not required. 9 Physical and chemical properties: General Information Form: Solid. Color: Clear Odor: Odorless Value/Range Unit Method Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: undetermined Boiling point/Boiling range: undetermined Flash point: Not applicable Auto igniting: Product is not selfigniting. Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. Vapor pressure: at 20 ° C 23.0 hPa Density: Not determined Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Fully miscible pH-value: at 20 ° C 6.9 Solvent content: Organic solvents: 0.0 % Water: 55.3 % Solids content: 100.0 % 10 Stability and reactivity Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known Dangerous products of decomposition: No dangerous decomposition products known 11 Toxicological information Acute toxicity: Primary irritant effect: on the skin: No irritant effect. on the eye: No irritant effect. Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. Additional toxicological information: The product is not subject to classification according to the calculation method of the General EU Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version: When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our experience and the information provided to us. Target organs: Not applicable. 12 Ecological information: General notes: Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. 13 Disposal considerations Product: Recommendation Hand over to hazardous waste disposers. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents. 14 Transport information DOT regulations: Hazard class: - Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) ADR/RID class: - Maritime transport IMDG: IMDG Class: - Marine pollutant: No Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA Class: - Transport/Additional information: Not dangerous according to the above specifications. 15 Regulations SARA (Superfund Amendents and Reauthorization Act of 1986 - USA) Section 302/304 (40CFR355.30 / 40CFR355.40): None of the ingredients is listed. Section 313 (40CFR372.65): None of the ingredients is listed. TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): 7732-18-5 water California Proposition 65: Chemicals known to cause cancer: The product does not contain listed components. Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity: The product does not contain listed components. Cancerogenity categories EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) None of the ingredients is listed. IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) None of the ingredients is listed. NTP (National Toxicology Program) None of the ingredients is listed. TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) None of the ingredients is listed. MAK (German Maximum Workplace Concentration) None of the ingredients is listed. NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) None of the ingredients is listed. OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) None of the ingredients is listed. Markings according to EU guidelines: Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals The product is not subject to identification regulations under EU Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV). Safety phrases: 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. National regulations Water hazard class: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water. 16 Other information: This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. Department issuing MSDS: Environmental Health and Safety. Contact: Life Science Group, Environmental Health and Safety, 2000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, 94547: 1(510) 741-1000 Diagnostic Group, Environmental Health and Safety, 4000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, 94547: 1(510) 724-7000