LongLife Gels
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET NuSep Ltd
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MSNH000 v3.0
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Not classified as dangerous goods according to the ADG Code.
LongLife Gels (8%, 10%, 12%, 4-20%, 8-16%) 10 sample wells
Product Name
LongLife Gels (8%, 10%, 12%, 4-20%, 8-16%) 12 sample wells
LongLife Gels (8%, 10%, 12%, 4-20%, 8-16%) 15 sample wells
Polyacrylamide Electrophoresis Gels, Tris Hepes LongLife Gels
Other Names
NH21-008, NH21-010, NH21-012, NH21-420, NH21-816
Product Codes
NH11-008, NH11-010, NH11-012, NH11-420, NH11-816
NH31-008, NH31-010, NH31-012, NH31-420, NH31-816
Box of 10 - each gel cassette 100 mm x 85 mm x 4.5 mm
Container Size
Gel cassette for electrophoresis separation of charged molecules such as proteins.
Product Use
October 2006
Date of Issue
NuSep Ltd Phone: 61 2 8977 9000
Manufacturer
22 Rodborough Road, Fax: 61 2 8977 9099
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Australia Email: sales@nusep.com
ABN 33 120047556 Internet: www.nusep.com
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS No. Proportion, %
Polyacrylamide 9003-05-8 < 30 *
TRIS 77-86-1 < 2.5
Sodium azide * 26628-22-8 < 0.004 **
Water 7732-18-5 to 100
* Average concentration in most highly concentrated gel, other gels contain less.
** Sodium azide in storage buffer only.
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NON-HAZARDOUS
Health Hazard Classification
Not a Dangerous Good
UN Classification
None allocated
UN Number
Not a Scheduled Poison
Poison Schedule (SUSDP)
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Clear, solid, gel encased in a hard plastic cassette, individually packaged in a plastic sachet in
Product
storage buffer (pH 6.95)
Major Health Hazards None known
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
The gel is unlikely to pose an inhalation hazard because it is encased in a plastic cassette.
Inhalation
Data suggests that this product should present no significant problems.
Skin contact
This product may be mildly irritating to eyes. However, it is unlikely to cause any more than
Eye contact
mild transient discomfort. It is also unlikely to cause any lasting effects.
Ingestion of the cassette is unlikely. Gel may cause gastrointestinal irritation if swallowed.
Ingestion
No specific data is available for the product for chronic exposure symptoms.
Chronic Exposure
CARCINOGEN STATUS
Ingredients are not classified as human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Quickly and gently blot or brush away chemical. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s)
Eye contact
with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes, or until the chemical is removed. While
holding the eyelid(s) open. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice.
Drink plenty of water and seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Data not available. This product does not burn.
Flashpoint
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
This product does not burn. Use extinguishing media suited to the materials that are burning.
Extinguishing Media
There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved
Fire & Explosion
in a fire. Fire decomposition products from this product may form toxic mixtures in confined
Hazards
spaces. Likely to decompose only after heating to dryness followed by further strong heating
(minor quantities of carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and
smoke; water).
No special fire fighting clothing is necessary on account of this product. However, as a
Fire Fighting
minimum, wear safety shoes and overalls.
Equipment
LongLife Gels
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SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Not applicable. The solid product is encased in a plastic cassette and other packaging.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the
Handling
toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.
Storage Store at 4 - 8 癈. Keep from extreme heat and open flames.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Not applicable
Exposure Limits
No specific exposure controls needed.
Engineering Controls
Protective gloves and glasses are not normally necessary when using this product. However,
Personal Protection
it is always prudent to wear gloves and glasses when handling any laboratory chemicals.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Solid gel Not relevant
Physical State Specific Gravity
Clear Insoluble
Colour Water Solubility
No odour Not available
Odour pH
Not relevant Not available
Boiling Point Volatility
Not available Not available
Melting Point Odour Threshold
Not available Not available
Vapour Pressure Evaporation Rate
Not available Not available
Vapour Density Coefficient of Distribution
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
This product is believed to be stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
Stability
No particular incompatibilities.
Materials to avoid
None. Product is unlikely to spontaneously decompose.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
This product is unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
Hazardous Polymerisation
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Specific data is not available for this product. The ingredients are not classified as toxic.
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Specific data is not available for this product. Care should still be taken to ensure polyacrylamide gel does not enter the
environment.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No special transport requirements.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations (Canada) and
found to be non-hazardous. OSHA classification, non-hazardous.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
Please read all labels carefully before using this product.
Label Text
NOHSC National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Australia)
Acronyms
ADG Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
CAS Number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
UN Number United Nations Number
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S.A.)
This MSDS has been prepared according to international guidelines and is suitable for use in Canada,
Preparation
USA, Mexico, Japan, Europe, UK, Australia and other countries.
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the
product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this
MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the
workplace including in conjunction with other products. If clarification or further information is needed
to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company.
MSDS prepared by NuSep.
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