Product ID:Loading Dye, E343
MSDS Date:06/13/2002
MSDS Number: EEACF
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:Promega Corporation
Address:2800 Woods Hollow Road
City:Madison
State:WI
ZIP:53711
Country:US
Info Phone Num:1-800-356-9526, (608)-274-4330
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:1-800-424-9300

Telephone: 1-800-356-9526, (608)-274-4330

formamide

CAS: 75-12-7

ACGIH TLV: 18 mg/m³, 10 ppm Skin

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:Hazard description T Toxic
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and
environment The product has to be labelled due to the calculation
procedure of the "General Classification guideline for
preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version. R 61 May
cause harm to the unborn child NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health =
2 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 HMIS Ratings Health = 2 Flammability =
1 Reactivity = 0
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid:After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of
complaints. After skin contact Generally the product does not
irritate the skin. After eye contact Rinse opened eye for
several minutes under running water. After swallowing If symptoms
persist consult doctor.

Flash Point:100 ° C
Extinguishing Media:Suitable extinguishing agents Use fire fighting
measures that suit the environment.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Keep respiratory protective device available.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Danger of explosion: Product does not
present an explosion hazard. Vapor pressure: at 20 ° C 0.03
hPa Auto igniting: Product is not selfigniting.

Spill Release Procedures:Person-related safety precautions: Not
required. Measures for environmental protection: Dilute with
plenty of water. Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground
water. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Absorb with
liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal
binders, sawdust). Dispose contaminated material as waste according
to item 13.
Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Handling Information for safe
handling: Open and handle receptacle with care. Information about
protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory
protective device available. Storage Requirements to be met by
storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. Information
about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Other Precautions:Further information about storage conditions: None.
Storage class Class according to regulation on flammable liquids:
Not Applicable

Respiratory Protection:Not required.
Protective Gloves:Protective gloves.
Eye Protection:Goggles recommended during refilling.
Work Hygienic Practices:Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing Wash hands
before breaks and at the end of work. Store protective clothing
separately.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:210 ° C
Melt/Freeze Pt:2.5 ° C
Spec Gravity:at 20 ° C 1.1339 g/cm³
Solubility in Water:Fully miscible pH-value: at 20 ° C 0.0
Appearance and Odor:Form: Fluid Color: Yellowish Odor: Characteristic
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stability Condition to
Avoid:Reacts with strong acids and alkali
Hazardous Decomposition Products:No decomposition if used according to
specifications. Dangerous products of decomposition: Nitrogen
oxides Ammonia Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:

Waste Disposal Methods:Product: Recommendation Must not be disposed
of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach
sewage system. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal
must be made according to official regulations. Recommended
cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

Toxicological Information:Acute toxicity: LD/LC50 values that are
relevant for classification: 75-12-7 formamide Oral: LD50: 5570
mg/kg (rat) Primary irritant effect: on the skin: Irritant to
skin and mucous membranes. on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. Additional
toxicological information: The product shows the following dangers
according to the calculation method of the General EU
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest
version:

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:General notes: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment):
slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted product or
large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or
sewage system.

Transport Information:Contact Promega Safety Department for additional
transportation information DOT regulations: Hazard class: -
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border) ADR/RID class: -
Maritime transport IMDG: IMDG Class: - Marine pollutant: No
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: ICAO/IATA Class: -

SARA Title III Information:Section 355 (Extremely hazardous
substance): None of the ingredients is listed. Section 313
(Specific toxic chemical listings): None of the ingredients is
listed.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act):
75-12-7 formamide Proposition 65 Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients is listed. Chemicals known to cause
reproductive toxicity: None of the ingredients is listed.
Cancerogenity categories EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed. IARC (International Agency for
Research on Cancer) None of the ingredients is listed. NTP
(National Toxicology Program) None of the ingredients is listed.
TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH) None of the
ingredients is listed. MAK (German Maximum Workplace
Concentration) None of the ingredients is listed. NIOSH-Ca
(National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) None of
the ingredients is listed. OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health
Administration) None of the ingredients is listed.
State Regulatory Information: