CGHKZ - 1610716 TRIS ELECTROPHORESIS PURITY REAGENT 500G

Product Identification

Product ID:1610716 TRIS ELECTROPHORESIS PURITY REAGENT 500G
MSDS Date:01/22/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F054592
MSDS Number: CGHKZ

Responsible Party
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES CLINICAL DIV
2000 ALFRED NOBEL DR
HERCULES, CA 94547-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 510-724-7000/510-741-1000

Info Phone: 510-724-7000/510-741-1000

Cage: 10987

Contractor
BIO-RAD LABORATORIES
RICHMOND, CA 94804 US

Telephone: 415-232-7000

Cage: 10987

Ingredients

1,3-PROPANEDIOL , 2-AMINO-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL), TROMETHAMINE,

CAS: 77-86-1

RTECS: TY2900000

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 5900 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: HARMFUL. EYES: IRRITATING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: RINSE FOR SEVERAL MINS
UNDER RUNNING WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:CO2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER/WATER SPRAY. LARGE FIRES:
WATER SPRAY/ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAMMABLE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP RECEPTACLE TIGHTLY SEALED. KEEP
AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES & FEED.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN.

Exposure Controls

Protective Gloves:SYNTHETIC
Eye Protection:TIGHTLY SEALED GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS & AT THE END OF WORK DAY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE ORAL LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR TRIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)AMINOMETHANE.

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:426.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:340.16F
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITISH CRYSTALLINE W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T DISPOSE OF TOGETHER W/HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE.
DON'T ALLOW PRODUCT TO REACH SEWAGE SYSTEM. HAND OVER TO HAZARDOUS
WASTE DISPOSERS, IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.