BEAD ENRICHMENT GLYCEROL AU SDS PN: REV. A 02-Apr-2008 SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product name: BEAD ENRICHMENT GLYCEROL Product No.: Supplier: Applied Biosystems, UK 7 Kingsland Grange, Woolston Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4SR, United Kingdom Intended use: For research use only, Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures Emergency telephone: CHEMTREC (International, Reverse Charges) Contact person: 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION The product has been classified according to the legislation in force. Classification: Xi; R36 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in Section 16. Potential health effects Inhalation: Under normal conditions of intended use, this material is not expected to be an inhalation hazard. Eye contact: Irritating to eyes. Skin contact: Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin. Ingestion: Under normal conditions of intended use, this material does not pose a risk to health. However, ingestion may cause irritation and malaise. Other health effects: No other specific acute or chronic health impact noted. Potential physical / chemical effects: This product is not flammable. Environment: The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration * Classification Notes % Xi;R36-1 / 6

2 * All concentrations are percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in percent by volume. The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in Section FIRST-AID MEASURES Inhalation: No specific first aid measures noted. Eye contact: Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, get medical assistance. Skin contact: Wash contact areas with soap and water. If irritation occurs, get medical assistance. Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Large quantities: Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: This product is not flammable. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Inappropriate extinguishing media: Not applicable. Special fire fighting procedures: No specific fire fighting procedure given. Unusual fire & explosion hazards: None known. Hazardous combustion products: Acrolein, Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide Protective measures: Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in the workplace. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. See Section 8 for personal protective equipment. Spill cleanup methods: Absorb spillage with suitable absorbent material. For waste disposal, see section 13. Notification procedures: Inform authorities if large amounts are involved. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. See Section 8 for personal protective equipment. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Storage: Store in closed original container in a dry place. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 2 / 6

3 Exposure limit values: Chemical name Source Type Limit Notation (Mist.) Australia OELs TWA 10 mg/m³ Engineering controls: An eye wash bottle must be available at the work site. Respiratory protection: No protection is ordinarily required under normal conditions of use and with adequate ventilation. Eye protection: Risk of contact: Wear approved safety goggles. Hand protection: Wear protective gloves. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier. Skin protection: If prolonged or repeated contact is likely, chemical resistant clothing is recommended. Hygiene measures: Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state: Liquid Colour: No data available. Odour: No data available. Odour threshold: No data available. ph: No data available Melting point: No data available. Freezing point: No data available. Boiling Point: No data available. Relative density: No data available. Vapour pressure: No data available. Vapour density (air=1): No data available. Evaporation rate: No data available. Volatile: No data available Solubility in water: Soluble Solubility (other): No data available. Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available. Viscosity: No data available. Flash point: No data available. Autoignition temperature: No data available. Flammability limit - lower(%): No data available. Flammability limit - upper (%): No data available. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: This product is stable under expected conditions of use. Conditions to avoid: Heat Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. 3 / 6

4 Hazardous decomposition products: At elevated temperatures: Acrolein, Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Specified substance(s) Acute toxicity: Chemical name Test results Oral LD50 (Rat): mg/kg Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): > 1000 mg/kg Inhalation LC50 (Rat): > 570 mg/m3 Inhalation: Under normal conditions of intended use, this material is not expected to be an inhalation hazard. Eye contact: Irritating to eyes. Skin contact: Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin. Ingestion: Under normal conditions of intended use, this material does not pose a risk to health. However, ingestion may cause irritation and malaise. Sensitisation: None known. Listed carcinogens: None Mutagenesis: Not known. Reproductive toxicity: Not known. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. Specified substance(s) Chemical name Test LC50 (24 hour(s), Goldfish): 5000 mg/l Mobility: The product is water soluble and may spread in water systems. Persistence and degradability: No data available Bioaccumulation potential: No data available 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS General information: Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. 4 / 6

5 Disposal methods: No specific disposal method required. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADG Non hazardous for transport. IMDG Non hazardous for transport. IATA Non hazardous for transport. 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION EC No.: R36; Irritating to eyes. Irritant. S25; Avoid contact with eyes. S26; In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S60; This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Prohibited Carcinogenic Substances (National Model Regulations for the Control of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances, Schedule 1, NOHSC:1011 (1995)): Not regulated. Notifiable Carcinogenic Substances (National Model Regulations for the Control of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances, Schedule 2, NOHSC:1011 (1995)): Not regulated. Prohibited Substances (National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances, Schedule 2 NOHSC:1005 (1994)): Not regulated. Restricted Importation of Organochlorine Chemicals (Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, Schedule 9): Not regulated. Importation of Ozone Depleting Substances (Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, Schedule 10): Not regulated. 16 OTHER INFORMATION Wording of the R-phrases in sections 2 and 3: R36; Irritating to eyes. Inventory status: All ingredients are either listed or exempt from listing on AICS. Issue date: Supercedes date: SDS No.: Disclaimer: This MSDS has been prepared using information from sources considered technically reliable. It should not be relied upon as a product specification. The company makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, 5 / 6

6 concerning the safe use of this material in your process or in combination with other chemical substances. Every user of the product is responsible for evaluating its own processes and conditions of use and selecting appropriate protective measures for employee exposure. End of MSDS 6 / 6