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111608 Ethidium bromide

(1% solution in water) for electrophoresis

Ethidium bromide MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.
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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1116080030 Glass bottle 30 ml
Description
Catalogue Number111608
References
Product Information
HS Code2933 99 99
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density1.00 g/cm3 (20 °C)
pH value4.4 (H₂O, 20 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H331: Toxic if inhaled.
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P304 + P340 + P311: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class6.1D Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
WGKNWG not water endangering
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangertoxic, mutagenic
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +8°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2810 , 6.1, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2810 , 6.1, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2810 , 6.1, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum)passes test
Absorption maximum (water)478 - 482 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.004 %; water)140 - 160
Suitability for electrophoresispasses test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1116080030 04022536133775