Ethidium bromide
3,8-DIAMINO-1-ETHYL-6-PHENYLPHENANTRIDINIUM BROMIDE
1282
0017896 0017898
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9/29/2008.
Material Safety Data Sheet
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CHEMTREC:
800.424.9300
OUTSIDE US:
202.483.7616
Supplier
: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pierce Biotechnology
P.O. Box 117
Rockford, IL 61105
United States
815.968.0747 or
800.874.3723
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Use of
Substance/Preparation
Refer to the instruction booklet for
proper and intended use.
Otherwise, contact supplier for
specific applications.
: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pierce Biotechnology
P.O. Box 117
Rockford, IL 61105
United States
815.968.0747
800.874.3723
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Emergency overview
Hazards identification
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Toxic by inhalation.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Toxic if swallowed.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Physical state
Liquid.
WARNING !
HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE HERITABLE GENETIC
EFFECTS, BASED ON IN VITRO DATA.
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before
use. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing. May cause heritable genetic effects, based on in vitro data. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
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Odor
: Odorless.
OSHA/HCS status
: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
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Potential chronic health effects
Carcinogenicity
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Chronic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
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