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Ethidium bromide solution

CAS 1239-45-8

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Ethidium bromide solution
Product Code
E1510

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
1239-45-8 Check regulations →
REACH No.
This product is a mixture. REACH Registration Number see section 3.

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

manufacturer

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Muta. Cat. 2 H341

GHS Pictograms

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Precautionary Statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face 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.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Ethidium bromide EC: 214-984-6 1239-45-8 1 - 10% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately call in physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

No special precautionary measures necessary.

Cleanup methods

Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols. Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

Storage

Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: > 480 min. Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: > 480 min. data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374. If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

No special precautionary measures necessary.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Boiling Point
No data available
Molecular Weight
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Density
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Colour
dark red
Solubility In Water
at 20 °C soluble
Explosive Limits
---
Form
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Odor
No data available
Melting Point
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Physical State Data
liquid
Ph
4,0 - 7,0
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Properties Status
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Relative Density
No data available
Flash Point
No data available
Cloud Point
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Solidification Point
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Flammability
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Voc Content
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Physical State
liquid
Softening Point
---
Freezing Point
---
Colour Intensity
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Crystallisation Point
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Vapor Density
---
Odor Threshold
---
Solubility
---
Appearance
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: The generally known reaction partners of water.

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2810
Shipping Name
TOXIC LIQUID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Ethidium bromide)
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Ethidium bromide solution?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Ethidium bromide solution?

Ethidium bromide solution is a liquid with dark red color. It has no data available odor.

What is Ethidium bromide solution used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Ethidium bromide solution?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.

What is the melting point of Ethidium bromide solution?

The melting point is No data available and the boiling point is No data available.