Revision Date: 27-Feb-2008
Material Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product code 11140050
Product name MEM NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS SOLUTION, (100X) LIQUID
Company/Undertaking Identification
24 hour Emergency Response
(Transport):
866-536-0631
301-431-8585
Outside of the U.S. ++1-301-431-8585
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous/Non-hazardous Components
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Emergency Overview
Corrosive
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes
INVITROGEN CORPORATON
5791 VAN ALLEN WAY
PO BOX 6482
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
760-603-7200
INVITROGEN CORPORATION
2270 INDUSTRIAL STREET
BURLINGTON, ONT
CANADA L7P 1A1
800-263-6236
GIBCO PRODUCTS
INVITROGEN CORPORATION
3175 STALEY ROAD P.O. BOX 68
GRAND ISLAND, NY 14072
716-774-6700
Form
Liquid
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Eyes Causes burns.
Skin Causes burns.
Inhalation Inhaled corrosive substances can lead to a toxic edema of the lungs.
Ingestion Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts.
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects No information available
Mutagenic effects No information available
Reproductive toxicity No information available
Sensitization No information available
Target Organ Effects Eyes. Skin. Mucous membranes.
HMIS
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water
Eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.
Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
Inhalation Move to fresh air
Notes to physician Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Foam. Dry powder.
Special protective equipment for
firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment.
Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage Keep in properly labelled containers
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure controls
Exposure limits
Engineering measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
Personal protective equipment
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Principle Routes of Exposure/
Potential Health effects
Health
Reactivity 0
3
Flammability 0
Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment
Hand protection Protective gloves
Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin and body protection Lightweight protective clothing.
Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
Environmental exposure
controls
Prevent product from entering drains.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General Information
Form Liquid
Important Health Safety and Environmental Information
Oxidizing properties No information available
Water solubility soluble
pH 0.93
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable.
Materials to avoid No information available
Hazardous decomposition
products
No information available
Polymerization Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Principle Routes of Exposure/
Potential Health effects
Eyes Causes burns.
Skin Causes burns.
Inhalation Inhaled corrosive substances can lead to a toxic edema of the lungs.
Ingestion Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts.
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects No information available
Mutagenic effects No information available
Reproductive toxicity No information available
Sensitization No information available
Target Organ Effects Eyes. Skin. Mucous membranes.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects No information available.
Mobility No information available.
Biodegradation Inherently biodegradable.
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°C No data available °F No data available
Boiling point/range
Melting point/range °C No data available °F No data available
°C No data available
Flash point °C No data available
°F No data available
°F No data available
Autoignition temperature
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Bioaccumulation Does not bioaccumulate.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Proper shipping name Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic n.o.s. (amino acid salts)
Hazard Class 8
Subsidiary Class None
Packing group III
UN-No 3265
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
This product is not regulated by SARA.
Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61)
This product does not contains HAPs.
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain chemicals listed under Proposition 65
WHMIS hazard class:
E Corrosive material
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by
the CPR
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
This material is sold for research and development purposes only. It is not for any human or animal therapeutic or clinical
diagnostic use. It is not intended for food, drug, household, agricultural, or cosmetic use. An individual technically qualified
to handle potentially hazardous chemicals must supervise the use of this material.
The above information was acquired by diligent search and/or investigation and the recommendations are based on
prudent application of professional judgment. The information shall not be taken as being all inclusive and is to be used
only as a guide. All materials and mixtures may be present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Since
Invitrogen Corporation cannot control the actual methods, volumes, or conditions of use, the Company shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses resulting from the handling or from contact with the product as described herein. THE
INFORMATION IN THIS MSDS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTCULAR PURPOSE.
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