Product ID:R2020 RNASEZAP
MSDS Date:01/28/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJGYH

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 800-325-3010

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

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Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION. EXTREMELY
DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT, EYES & SKIN. MAY CAUSE BURNING SENSAT ION.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA &
VOMITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA, WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON
SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATER IAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH, OTHER PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FIRE CONDITIONS, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SODIUM/SODIUM OXIDES

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

Toxicological Information:TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL,
PHYSICAL & TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY
INVESTIGATED.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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.

Transport Information:CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION
INFORMATION.

State Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFORMATION: CAUTION: SUBSTANCE
NOT YET FULLY TESTED. IRRITANT S26 IN CASE OF CONTACT W/EYES, RINSE
IMMEDIATELY W/PLENTY OF WATER & SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. S27 TAKE OFF
IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINA TED CLOTHING. S36/37/39 WEAR SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROTECTION.