Revision Date: 08-Jun-2005
Material Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product code NP0002
Product name NUPAGE MES SDS RUNNING BUFFER (FOR BIS-TRIS GELS ONLY)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous/Non-hazardous Components
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Eyes No information available.
Skin No information available.
Inhalation No information available.
Ingestion No information available.
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects No information available.
Mutagenic effects No information available.
Reproductive toxicity No information available.
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Emergency Overview
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health.
Principle Routes of Exposure/
Potential Health effects
Contact manufacturer
INVITROGEN CORPORATON
1600 FARADAY AVENUE
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
Sensitization No information available.
Target Organ Effects No information available
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 Dry chemical
Special protective equipment for
firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment
Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling No special handling advice required
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
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
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Flash point °C No data available
°F No data available
°F No data available
Autoignition temperature
°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
Water solubility No data available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable.
Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition
products
None under normal use.
Polymerization Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Principle Routes of Exposure/
Potential Health effects
Eyes No information available.
Skin No information available.
Inhalation No information available.
Ingestion No information available.
Specific effects
Carcinogenic effects No information available.
Mutagenic effects No information available.
Reproductive toxicity No information available.
Sensitization No information available.
Target Organ Effects No information available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity effects No information available.
Mobility No information available.
Biodegradation Inherently biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation Does not bioaccumulate.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Proper shipping name Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations
Hazard Class No information available
Subsidiary Class No information available
Packing group No information available
UN-No No information available
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Not regulated
Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61)
This product contains the following HAPs:
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:
WHMIS hazard class:
Non-controlled
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
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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