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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CHIP

 

Formamide: Toxic to reproduction, category 3. Tris: Irritant.

 

HCS

 

Formamide: Teratogen. Tris-HCl, Tris and EDTA: Irritant.

FIRST-AID MEASURES

Remove from exposure. Flush from skin or eyes with water. If irritation is evident or

 

if ingested or inhaled, seek medical advice.

FIRE-FIGHTING INFORMATION

For small fires only: Use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wear suitable protective clothing including lab coat, safety glasses and gloves to

 

clean small releases.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Wear suitable protective clothing including lab coat, safety glasses and gloves.

 

Store at -20°C.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Same as handling and storage information. Pregnant women or women of child

 

bearing age should minimize contact and exposure to formamide.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL

Molecular biology sequencing kit containing separate vials and solutions of

PROPERTIES

reagents.

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Product is stable. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. Store at -20°C.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Formamide: Has caused embryotoxicity and birth defects in animal studies; may

 

cause damage to liver and denatures proteins; may be absorbed through the skin.

 

Tris-HCl: May cause irritation to eyes, skin and mucous membranes; may be

 

harmful if ingested in large quantities. Tris and EDTA may cause irritation to skin,

 

eyes and mucous membranes.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No information available

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose of material in accordance with applicable local, state, federal regulations.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

No applicable information.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

No applicable information.

This data sheet is based upon information believed to be reliable. The company makes no statement or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein which is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of the information contained in this data sheet must be determined by the user to be in accordance with appropriate applicable regulations.