MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Cozart?Solids Run Buffer
Product name:
Cozart?Solids Run Buffer containing 0.2% Triton X-405, 0.01% 5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1,
Chemical name:
Product description: 3-Dioxane, 0.03% Sodium Azide, and 0.007% Thiomersal.
Manufacturer: Cozart Bioscience Ltd, 92 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RY, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1235 861483
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Hazardous component Percent CAS number EEC classification Symbol
Triton X-405 0.2 9002-93-1 None Xn
5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1, 3-Dioxane 0.01 30007-47-7 250-001-7 Xn
Sodium Azide 0.03 26628-22-8 247-852-1 T+N
Thiomersal 0.0067 54-64-8 200-210-4 T+N
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Triton X-405 ?Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
5-Bromo-5-Nitro-1, 3-Dioxane- Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to skin.
Sodium azide ?Very toxic if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Very toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Thiomersal- Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects.
Very toxic to aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If breathing becomes difficult OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Skin contact: Wash skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In
severe cases OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Ingestion: Provided person is conscious, wash out mouth thoroughly with water. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point: Not known
Fire extinguishing media: Dry powder or sand
Fire fighting procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent
contact with skin and eyes. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Explosion hazards: None
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Avoid contaminating the water supply. Do not allow the material to enter drains or water courses. Absorb on
sand or vermiculite, place in closed containers and arrange for removal by disposal company. Wash site of
spillage thoroughly with water and detergent.
Caution: Products can present a slipping hazard, if spilled.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Store according to label instructions. Do not inhale vapour. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid
prolonged or repeated exposure. Wash thoroughly after use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Skin protection: Chemical resistant gloves
Eye protection: Chemical safety goggles
Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Liquid
Colour: Transparent
Odour: None
pH: 8.2
Boiling point: No data
Melting point: No data
Relative density: No data
Solubility in water: Complete
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10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
The product is stable under the storage conditions described on the kit label instructions. Hazardous
decomposition may occur at 300癈. There are no known strong incompatibilities in product form.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not applicable
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not applicable
13. DISPOSAL
Dispose in accordance with applicable laws
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labeling according to EC directives:
Symbols: Xn ?harmful, T+ N ?very toxic, dangerous for the environment.
Risk Phases: R28- Very toxic if swallowed, R32- Contact with acids liberates toxic gas, R50/53- Very toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment, R22-Harmful if
swallowed, R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes, R36- Irritating to skin.
R23/24/25- Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed, RR33- Danger of cumulative
effects.
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used
only as a guide. The user should determine the suitability of this information for the intended use of the
product and adopt appropriate safety precautions. Cozart Bioscience Limited shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Contact Cozart Technical Support
for further information.
C9012
Edition: 001
Date originally prepared: 09MAY07
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