Product ID:E1510 ETHIDIUM BROMIDE AQUEOUS SOLUTION 10 MG/ML
MSDS Date:05/19/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F054006
MSDS Number: CFGGR

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Cage: 21076

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Cage: 21076

ETHIDIUM BROMIDE

CAS: 1239-45-8

RTECS: SF7950000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN
ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES &
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY ALTER GENETIC MATERIAL. MUTAGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, WASH MOUTH OUT W/WATER. EYES/SKIN:
FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR A SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER
GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR
DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON
SKIN/CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CO, CO2, NITROGEN
OXIDES, HYDROGEN BROMIDE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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