Product ID:A-10237, ALEXA FLUOR 546 PROTEIN LABELING KIT, (SUPP DATA)
MSDS Date:08/01/1998
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N092872
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CJVTQ

Emergency Phone: 541-465-8300

Info Phone: 541-465-8300

Cage: 0UCT9

Telephone: 541-465-8300

Cage: 0UCT9

CARBOXYLIC ACID, SUCCINIMIDYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY ENTER THE BODY THROUGH INHALATION,
INGESTION AND EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. POTENTIALLY HARMFUL. THE
COMPLETE PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN INVESTIGATED; HOWEVER, SIMILAR
COMPOUNDS ARE KNOWN TO BE CHEMICALL Y REACTIVE WITH PROTEINS AND
OTHER BIOCHEMICALS AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:UNKNOWN. HANDLE WITH CARE.

First Aid:EYES: IF CONTACT OCCURS, WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH WATER FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN: IF CONTACT
OCURS, WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND
SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. INHALATION: IF INHALED, MOVE INDIVIDUAL TO
FRESH AIR AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE.

Flash Point:NOT DETERMINED
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS OR
WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLASSIFICATION: NOT DETERMINED.

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
METHODS TO CLEAN UP SPILLED SUBSTANCE PROMPTLY. ABSORB SPILL ONTO
AN APPROPRIATE MATERIAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE CONDITIONS: FREEZER STORAGE
RECOMMENDED. DESICCATION REQUIRED. PROTECT MATERIAL FROM LIGHT,
ESPECIALLY IN SOLUTION. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
FOLLOW SAFE LABORATORY PRACTICES.
Other Precautions:IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR FOOD, DRUG, HOSEHOLD,
AGRICULTURAL OR COSMETIC USE. ITS USE MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A
TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCED IN HANDLING
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS
RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA . PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH WITH SOAP
AND WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO: COMPONENT A: ALEXA FLUOR 546 CARBOXYLIC ACID,
SUCCINIMIDYL ESTER, SODIUM SALT.

Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:RED SOLID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD IN THESE
QUANTITIES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS . COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE I/A/W APPLICABLE
LAWS.

Toxicological Information:MFR IS NOT AWARE OF ANY TOXICITY DATA FOR
THIS PRODUCT.

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.

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: WHEN RELS INTO SOIL, THIS MATL IS
EXPECTED TO LEACH INTO GROUNDWATER. WHEN RELS INTO THE SOIL, THIS
MATL MAY BIODEGRADE TO MOD EXTENT. WHEN RELS INTO SOIL, THIS MATL
IS NOT EXPECTE D TO EVAP SIGNIFICANTLY. THIS MATL IS NOT EXPECTED
TO SIGNIFICANTLY BIOACCUMULATE. WHEN RELS INTO AIR, THIS MATL IS
EXPECTED TO BE READILY DEGRADED BY PHOTOLYSIS. ENVIRONMENTAL TOX:
THIS MATL IS NOT E XPECTED TO BE TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE. THE
LC50/96-HOUR VALUES FOR FISH ARE OVER 100 MG/L.

Transport Information:NOT REGULATED.

Federal Regulatory Information:THIS MATERIAL IS SOLD FOR RESEARCH
PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information: