Section 1

Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Product Identification: ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433
Date of MSDS: 04/21/1999 Technical Review Date: 04/14/2000
FSC: NIIN: EMPTY
Submitter: N EN
Status Code: A
MFN: 01
Article: N
Kit Part: N

Manufacturer's Information

Manufacturer's Name: BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
Manufacturer's Address1: 2000 ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE
Manufacturer's Address2: HERCULES, CA 94547
Manufacturer's Country: US
General Information Telephone: 510-741-1000
Emergency Telephone: (800)424-9300
Emergency Telephone: (800)424-9300
Chemtec Telephone: (800)424-9300
Proprietary: N
Reviewed: Y
Published: Y
CAGE: 0UCZ8

Contractor Information

Contractor's Name: BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
Contractor's Address1: 2000 ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE
Contractor's Address2: HERCULES, CA 94547
Contractor's Telephone: 510-741-1000
Contractor's CAGE: 0UCZ8

Section 2 - Compositon/Information on Ingredients
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Ingredient Name: 3,8-DIAMINO-1-ETHYL-6-PHENYLPHENANTRIDINIUM BROMIDE
Ingredient CAS Number: 1239-45-8 Ingredient CAS Code: M
RTECS Number: SF7950000 RTECS Code: F
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% High WT: .1 % High WT Code: M
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Other REC Limits: N/P
OSHA PEL: N/P OSHA PEL Code:
OSHA STEL: N/P OSHA STEL Code:
ACGIH TLV: N/P ACGIH TLV Code:
ACGIH STEL: N/P ACGIH STEL Code:
EPA Reporting Quantity:
DOT Reporting Quantity:
Ozone Depleting Chemical:

Ingredient Name: WATER
Ingredient CAS Number: 7732-18-5 Ingredient CAS Code: T
RTECS Number: ZC0110000 RTECS Code: T
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OSHA PEL: N/P OSHA PEL Code:
OSHA STEL: N/P OSHA STEL Code:
ACGIH TLV: N/P ACGIH TLV Code:
ACGIH STEL: N/P ACGIH STEL Code:
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Ozone Depleting Chemical: N

Section 3 - Hazards Identification, Including Emergency Overview
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Health Hazards Acute & Chronic: PRIMARY IRRITANT EFFECT: ON THE SKIN: NO IRRITANT EFFECT. ON THE EYE: NO IRRITANT EFFECT. SENSITIZATION: NO SENSITIZING EFFECTS KNOWN. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: XN HARMFUL. INFORMATI ON PERTAINING TO PARTICULAR DANGERS FOR MAN AND ENVIRONMENT: R 20 HARMFUL BY INHALATION.

Signs & Symptoms of Overexposure:
SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
N/P

LD50 LC50 Mixture: N/P

Route of Entry Indicators:: Inhalation: YES; Skin: NO; Ingestion: NO

Carcenogenicity Indicators: NTP: NO; IARC: NO; OSHA: NO

Carcinogenicity Explanation: N/P

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

First Aid:
SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD (FP N). GENERALLY THE PRODUCT DOES NOT IRRITATE THE SKIN. GENERAL INFORMATION: SYMPTOMS OF POISONING MAY EVEN OCCUR AFTER SEVERAL HOURS; THEREFORE ME DICAL OBSERVATION FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS AFTER ACCIDENT. INHAL: SUPPLY FRESH AIR. IF REQUIRED, PROVIDE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. KEEP PATIENT WARM. CONSULT DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. IN CASE OF UNCONSCI OUSNESS PLACE PATIENT STABLY IN SIDE POSITION FOR TRANSPORTATION. EYES: RINSE OPENED EYE FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES UNDER RUNNING WATER. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL FOR MEDICAL HELP.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Fire Fighting Procedures:
USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FP N).
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazard:
PRODUCT DOES NOT PRESENT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Extinguishing Media:
CO*2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER OR WATER SPRAY. FIGHT LARGER FIRES WITH WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM.
Flash Point: Flash Point Text: NOT APPLICABLE

Autoignition Temperature:: Autoignition Temperature Text: N/P; Lower Limit(s):; Upper Limit(s):

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Spill Release Procedures:
PERSON-RELATED SAFETY PRECS: NOT REQUIRED. MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: PREVENT SEEPAGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM, WORKPITS AND CELLARS. DILUTE W/PLENTY OF WATER. MEASURES FOR CLEANING/COLLECTING: ABSORB W/LIQUID-BINDING MATL (SAND, DIATOMITE, ACID BINDERS, UNIVERSAL BINDERS, SAWDUST). DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED MATL AS WASTE ACCORDING TO ITEM 13, DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS. ENSURE ADEQ VENTILATION.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Handling and Storage Precautions:

Other Precautions:

Section 8 - Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Repiratory Protection:
IN CASE OF BRIEF EXPOSURE OR LOW POLLUTION USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY FILTER DEVICE. IN CASE OF INTENSIVE OR LONGER EXPOSURE USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECIVE DEVICE THAT IS INDEPENDENT OF CIRCULATING AIR.
Ventilation:
COMPONENTS W/LIMIT VALUES THAT REQUIRED MONITORING AT THE WORKPLACE: NOT REQUIRED. THE LISTS THAT WERE VALID DURING THE CREATION WERE USED AS BASIS.
Protective Gloves:
SYNTHETIC GLOVES.
Eye Protection: ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N).
Other Protective Equipment: N/P
Work Hygenic Practices: KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES AND FEED. WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS AND AT THE END OF WORK.
Supplemental Health & Safety Information: PHYSICAL DATA: ORGANIC SOLVENTS: 0.0%; WATER: 50-100%; SOLIDS CONTENT: 0.1-1%.

Section 9 - Physical & Chemical Properties
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

HCC:
NRC/State License Number:
Net Property Weight for Ammo:
Boiling Point: =100.C, 212.F Boiling Point Text:
Melting/Freezing Point: =0.C, 32.F Melting/Freezing Text:
Decomposition Point: Decomposition Text: N/P
Vapor Pressure: 23 HPA @ 20C Vapor Density: N/P
Percent Volatile Organic Content:
Specific Gravity: 1
Volatile Organic Content Pounds per Gallon:
pH: N/P
Volatile Organic Content Grams per Liter:
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Weight and Reference: N/P
Solubility in Water: FULLY MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor: RED FLUID; CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/P
Corrosion Rate: N/P

Section 10 - Stability & Reactivity Data
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Stability Indicator: YES
Materials to Avoid:
NO DANGEROUS REACTIONS KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:
NO DECOMPOSITION IF USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
NO DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS KNOWN.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:
N/P

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Toxicological Information:
SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

Section 12 - Ecological Information
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Ecological Information:
GENERAL NOTES: WATER HAZARD CLASS 0 (GERMAN REGULATION) (SELF-ASSESSMENT): GENERALLY NOT HAZARDOUS FOR WATER.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Waste Disposal Methods:
DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGS (FP N). PRODUCT: MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF TOGETHER WITH HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE. DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCT TO REACH SEWAGE SYSTEM. HAND OVER TO HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSERS. UNCLEANED PACKAGINGS: DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL REGS. RECOM CLEANSING AGENT: WATER, IF NECESSARY W/CLEANSING AGENTS.

Section 14 - MSDS Transport Information
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Transport Information:
MARINE POLLUTANT: NO.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

SARA Title III Information:
SARA (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 - USA) SECTION 302/304 (40 CFR 35.30/40 CFR 355.40): SUBSTANCE NOT LISTED.
Federal Regulatory Information:
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT): 7732-18-5 WATER. MARKINGS ACCORDING TO EU GUIDLINES: THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AND MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EU DIRECTIVES/ORDINANCE ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. CODE LETTER AND HAZARD DESIGNATION OF PRODUCT: XN HARMFUL. RISK PHRASES: 20 HARMFUL BY INHALATION. SAFETY PHRASES: 9 KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL VENTILATED PLACE. 36 WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CL ASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO VBF: VOID. WATER HAZARD CLASS: WATER HAZARD CLASS 0 (SELF-ASSESSMENT): GEN ERALLY NOT HAZARDOUS FOR WATER.
State Regulatory Information:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER: SUBSTANCE NOT LISTED; CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: SUBSTANCE IS NOT LISTED.

Section 16 - Other Information
ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433

Other Information:
DEPARTMENT ISSUING MSDS: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY. CONTACT: LIFE SCIENCE GROUP, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2000 ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE, HERCULES, CA 94547 1-510-741-1000. DIAGNOSTIC GROUP, JU LIET CARRARA, 4000 ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE, HERCULES, CA 94547 1-510-724-7000. NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4) HEALTH =2, FIRE = 0, REACTIVITY = 0.
HAZCOM Label Information Product Identification: ETHIDIUM BROMIDE SOLUTION, 1610433
CAGE: 0UCZ8
Assigned Individual: N
Company Name: BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
Company PO Box:
Company Street Address1: 2000 ALFRED NOBEL DRIVE
Company Street Address2: HERCULES, CA 94547 US
Health Emergency Telephone: (800)424-9300
Label Required Indicator: Y
Date Label Reviewed: 04/14/2000
Status Code: A
Manufacturer's Label Number:
Date of Label:
Year Procured: N/K
Organization Code: F
Chronic Hazard Indicator: N/P
Eye Protection Indicator: YES
Skin Protection Indicator: YES
Respiratory Protection Indicator: YES
Signal Word: CAUTION
Health Hazard: Slight
Contact Hazard: Slight
Fire Hazard: None
Reactivity Hazard: None