MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY
INFORMATION
Cat. No: OT 125
Molecular Research Center
5645 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
1-888-841-0900
Product Name: Oligo (dT)-Cellulose Columns
Chemical Name: Oligo (dT)-Cellulose
NFPA RATINGS: (scale 0-4) Health=1 Fire=1 Reactivity=0
PPE=B
HMIS RATINGS: (scale 0-4) Health=1 Fire=1 Reactivity=0
CHEMTREC EMERGENCY NUMBER: Only in the event of an emergency
involving a spill, leak, fire exposure or accident. USA: 1-800-424-9300; International: 1-703-527-3887
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition CAS
No.
Oligo (dT) cellulose N/A
3. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Occupational exposure presents little or no health
hazard. May cause irritation to skin or
eyes. May cause nausea or vomiting if
ingested.
4. FIRST AID
EYE CONTACT:
Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes, holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses and clean before
re-use.
SKIN CONTACT:
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with
copious amounts of water for 15 minutes.
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call
physician.
INGESTION: Wash
out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Call physician. If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel.
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Emits toxic fumes under
fire conditions. Extinguishing media:
water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or foam. Special fire fighting
procedures: wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to
prevent skin and eye contact.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Routine operation:
personal protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, impervious
clothing to prevent eye and skin contact.
SPILLS OR LEAKS: Sweep up spill, place in
sealed containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store
in cool dry place. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection, other
protective clothing. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes and clothing. Safety shower
and eye bath. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear gloves, lab coat, and eye protection for routine
operation. Avoid contact with skin or
eyes.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Description: White
to off-white powder in liquid suspension.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Stable at room temperature and pressure.
Hazardous decomposition products: not known. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical,
and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
Environmental Fate: Bioaccumulation is not expected to occur.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Evacuate area.
Wear protective clothing including rubber gloves, lab coat, safety
goggles. Sweep up avoiding dust and
place in containers for disposal. Wash
site after cleanup is complete.
Dissolve or mix with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator
equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Non-hazardous for transport.
IATA: Non-hazardous for transport.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product is solely for research purposes and
technically qualified individuals should handle it.
RTECS NO: NONE; NO OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
AVAILABLE.
16. OTHER INFORMATION Reviewed
by BW, MJ
Creation date 7/07/99
Revision date 2/01/09
This information is
believed to be accurate and represents the information currently available to
us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such
information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigation to
determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes.
Abbreviations:
N/A Not
Applicable
N.D.A. No
data available
TLV-STEL Threshold Limit
Values (Short-Term Exposure Limit)
TLV-TWA Threshold
Limit Values (Time-Weighted Average)
OSHA PEL-TWA OSHA Permissible Exposure Level