Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
5-Fluorocytosine
Product Name:
sud-5fc
Cat. Code:
InvivoGen, 3950 Sorrento Valley Blvd, Suite 100
San Diego, California 92121, USA
(+1) 858 457 5873
Company identification:
Cayla-InvivoGen, 5 rue Jean Rodier
31400 Toulouse, FRANCE
+33 (0) 5 62 71 69 39
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name: 5-Fluorocytosine Molecular Weight: 129.1
Formula: C4H4FN3O CAS #: 2022-85-7
EC #: 217-968-7
Section 3 ?Hazards Identification
OSHA Hazards: Target organ effects. Teratogen. Reproductive hazard. Target Organ: Bone marrow.
HMIS Classification: Health Hazard 0, Chronic Health Hazard *, Flammability Hazard 0, Reactivity Hazard 0
NFPA Rating: Health Hazard 0, Fire 0, Reactivity Hazard 0
Potential Health Effects
- Eye contact: May cause eye irritation.
- Skin contact: May cause skin irritation.
- Skin absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
- Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
- Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Section 4 ?First Aid Measures
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
After skin contact: Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
After swallowing: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Consult a physician.
After inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
After eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Section 5 ?Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, Unusual Fire and Explosions Hazard (s): N/A
dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Flash point: N/A
Special Firefighting Procedures: N/A Auto-ignition Temp: N/A
Flammability: N/A
3950 Sorrento Valley Blvd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121, USA Revision Date 04/09/09
Phone US: (858) 457 5873 - Fax US: (858) 457 5843
Phone EU: +33 (0) 5 62 71 69 39 - Fax EU: +33 (0) 5 62 71 69 30
Website : www.invivogen.com
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Section 6 ?Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Avoid dust formation.
Method for cleaning up: Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Dispose contaminated
material as waste according to section 13. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material clean-up is complete.
Section 7?Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Use personal protective equipment (i.e. impermeable gloves, lab coat or apron).
Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature in the dark.
Section 8 ?Exposure Controls / PPE
Engineering Measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Personal Protective Equipment
Hand: Protective gloves to prevent skin contact. Eye: Chemical safety goggles
General Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Section 9 ?Physical / Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless
Physical State: Liquid
Section 10 ?Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. Carbon oxides,
nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrogen fluoride.
Section 11 ?Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity:
LD50 Oral: > 15,000 mg/kg rat
LD50 Intraperitoneal: N/A
LD50 Intravenous: N/A
Primary irritant effect: N/A
Sensitization: N/A
Target Organ: Bone marrow.
Additional toxicological information: Teratogen. RTECS:HA6040000
Section 12 ?Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Data not yet available. Biodegradation: Data not yet available.
Mobility: Data not yet available. Bioaccumulation: Data not yet available.
3950 Sorrento Valley Blvd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121, USA Revision Date 04/09/09
Phone US: (858) 457 5873 - Fax US: (858) 457 5843
Phone EU: +33 (0) 5 62 71 69 39 - Fax EU: +33 (0) 5 62 71 69 30
Website : www.invivogen.com
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Section 13 ?Disposal Considerations
Product: Observe all federal, state and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service
to dispose of this material. Must not be disposed of together with household garbage.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as unused product.
Section 14 ?Transport Information
DOT (US): Non-hazardous for transport.
IATA: Non-hazardous for transport.
IMDG: Non-hazardous for transport.
Section 15 ?Regulatory Information
OSHA HAZARDS (US): Target organ effects. Teratogen. Reproductive hazard.
DSL Status: This product contains the following components that are not on the Canadian DSL nor NDSL lists.
5-Fluorocytosine CAS no.: 2022-85-7
SARA 302 Component: None of the ingredients are listed.
SARA 313 Component: None of the ingredients are listed.
SARA 311/312 Hazards: Chronic health hazard.
U.S. State Regulations
Chemical Name Massachusetts RTK New Jersey RTK Pennsylvania RTK
5-Fluorocytosine - X X
Labeling and risk phrase according to EU Directives
R47 May cause birth defects.
Section 16 ?Other Information
Disclaimer: All InvivoGen products are supplied for research and laboratory use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
The information contained in this MSDS relates only to the material(s) designated and does not relate to use(s) in combination
with any other material, process(es) and/or chemical reaction(s). InvivoGen provides this information in good faith and is
based on our present knowledge. This MSDS is provided without warranty of any kind. The recipient is responsible for
ensuring that, where applicable, existing laws and guidelines are observed.
3950 Sorrento Valley Blvd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121, USA Revision Date 04/09/09
Phone US: (858) 457 5873 - Fax US: (858) 457 5843
Phone EU: +33 (0) 5 62 71 69 39 - Fax EU: +33 (0) 5 62 71 69 30
Website : www.invivogen.com
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