Product ID:RESTRICTION ENDONUCLEASE BFRI, 1198939
MSDS Date:02/18/1998
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N092525
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJSVS

Emergency Phone: 317-845-2000

Info Phone: 317-845-2000

Preparer: MICHAEL A. FAZIO

Cage: 32239

Telephone: 317-845-2000

Cage: 32239

GLYCEROL

CAS: 56-81-5

RTECS: MA8050000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS
PRODUCT HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED. GLYCEROL COMPONENT CAN CAUSE
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING AND EYE, SKIN AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: FLUSH CONTAMINATED EYE(S) WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF THE EYE(S)
REMAIN IRRITATED. SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH CONTAMINATED AREAS WITH LARGE
VOLU MES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AS CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
IS REMOVED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF AREA REMAINS IRRITATED. DO NOT
WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING UNTIL AFTER IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY
CLEANED. I NGESTION: KEEP VICTIM WARM AND CALM. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT, SHOULD BREATHING STOP, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRA TION.

Flash Point:>200.C, 392.F
Extinguishing Media:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS KNOWN OF THE FLASH
POINTS OR EXPLOSION LIMITS. USE MEDIA SPECIFIC FOR SITE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . IF POSSIBLE, HAVE THIS PRODUCT REMOVED FROM THE FIRE
SCENE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:N/A. NFPA HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RATING
SYSTEM: HEALTH 1; FIRE 0; REACTIVITY 0; HAZARD I.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE THE AREA. INITIATE CLEANING UP THE
SPILL USING THE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL AS NOTED IN THE "EXPOSURE
CONTROL INFORMATION" SECTION. IF THE PRODUCT IS DRY, MOP UP. IF THE
PRODUCT IS IN SOLUTION , USE AN ABSORBENT MATERIAL TO CLEAN UP THE
SPILLED SOLUTION. ONCE THE ABSORBENT IS SPENT, PLACE ALL
CONTAMINATED DISPOSABLES INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER, SEAL, LABEL AND
HOLD FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEE PACKAGE INSERT FOR STORAGE
INFORMATION. MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS: N/A.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE. USE
NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER . A
LAB COAT SHOULD WE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD LABORATORY TECHNIQUE SHOULD BE USED WHEN
HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT MOUTH PIPETTE! OBSERVE APPROPRIATE
CHEMICAL HYGIENE AND AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. DO NOT EAT,
DRINK OR SMOKE (SUPDAT)
Supplemental Safety and Health
HYGIENE PRACTS: WHILE WORKING WITH REAGENTS. UPON COMPLETION OF WORK
ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THIS PRODUCT, WASH ANY EXPOSED BODY AREAS
THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER.

Solubility in Water:SHOULD BE FAIRLY SOLUBLE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT, FLAM AND PRESSURE. STABLE
UNDER NORMAL HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL STATE, LOCAL
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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