SODIUM ACETATE Solution GB SDS PN: REV. A 10-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: SODIUM ACETATE Solution Kit Name: SOLiD(TM) FRAGMENT SEQUENCING BUFFER KIT 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 Product No.: Kit Number: Emergency telephone: CHEMTREC (International, Reverse Charges) Contact person: furnisvc@appliedbiosystems.com 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION The product has not been classified as dangerous according to the legislation in force. Potential health effects Inhalation: Under normal conditions of intended use, this material is not expected to be an inhalation hazard. Eye contact: May irritate and cause redness and pain. Skin contact: May cause irritation. 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 General information: The product contains: Water. UK SDS 1 / 5

2 Chemical name EC No. CAS-No. Concentration * Classification Notes Sodium acetate trihydrate % - - * 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: Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Skin contact: Wash contact areas with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Large quantities: Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. 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: 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. UK SDS 2 / 5

3 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limit values: No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s). Make sure to provide adequate control by applying the "COSHH Essentials" procedure. Engineering controls: No particular ventilation requirements. Respiratory protection: No specific recommendations. Eye protection: Wear approved safety goggles. Hand protection: Wear protective gloves. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier. Skin protection: Risk of contact: Wear suitable protective clothing. 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: None in particular. Materials to avoid: None in particular. UK SDS 3 / 5

4 Hazardous decomposition products: At elevated temperatures: Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Inhalation: Under normal conditions of intended use, this material is not expected to be an inhalation hazard. Eye contact: May irritate and cause redness and pain. Skin contact: May cause irritation. 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. 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. Disposal methods: No specific disposal method required. European waste codes Unused product: TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR/RID Non hazardous for transport. IMDG Non hazardous for transport. UK SDS 4 / 5

5 IATA Non hazardous for transport. 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION The product has not been classified as dangerous according to the legislation in force. 16 OTHER INFORMATION Wording of the R-phrases in sections 2 and 3: None Inventory status: All ingredients are either listed or exempt from listing on EINECS/ELINCS. 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, 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. UK SDS 5 / 5