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1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
?Product details
?Trade name: X-Gal Solution, ready-to-use
?Application of the substance / the preparation: Laboratory chemicals
?Manufacturer/Supplier:
Fermentas UAB
V.Graiciuno 8
LT-02241 Vilnius
Lithuania
Tel.: +370 5 2602131
Fax.: +370 5 2602142
?Further information obtainable from:
Please visit our site: http://www.fermentas.com/
Contact us: info@fermentas.com
Or contact Fermentas distributor in your country.
?Information in case of emergency:
Poison Information Centre, Mainz, Germany,
Tel.: +49 (0)6131 19240 / 24h
2 Composition/information on ingredients
?Chemical characterization
?Description: Solution, consisting of the following components.
?Components:
CAS: 67-68-5 dimethyl sulfoxide >50%
EINECS: 200-664-3 Xi; R 36/38
CAS: 64-17-5 ethanol 10-25%
EINECS: 200-578-6 F; R 11
EU Number: 603-002-00-5
CAS: 7240-90-6 5-bromo-4-chloroindol-3-yl-?D-galactopyranoside 1-2,5%
EINECS: 230-640-8 Xn; R 20/21/22
?Other components:
Components not listed here are not dangerous or their concentrations do not exceed the limits
specified in the EU directive 1999/45/EC.
?Additional information: For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
3 Hazards identification
?Hazard description:
Xi Irritant
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?Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of the "General Classification
guideline for preparations of the EU" in the latest valid version.
R 10 Flammable.
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
?Classification system:
The classification is according to the latest editions of the EU-lists, and extended by company and
literature data.
4 First aid measures
?After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
?After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
?After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
?After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
5 Fire-fighting measures
?Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
?Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
?Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
?Measures for environmental protection:
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
?Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7 Handling and storage
?Handling:
?Information for safe handling:
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
?Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
?Storage:
?Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
?Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
?Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed.
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8 Exposure controls/personal protection
?Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7.
?Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be
monitored at the workplace.
?Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.
?Personal protective equipment:
?General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
?Respiratory protection:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer
exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
?Protection of hands:
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the
preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the
preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the
degradation
?Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks
of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several
substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore
to be checked prior to the application.
?Penetration time of glove material
The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has
to be observed.
?Eye protection:
Tightly sealed goggles
9 Physical and chemical properties
?General Information
Solution
Form:
Colourless
Colour:
Unpleasant
Odour:
?Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Undetermined.
Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.
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Not applicable.
?Flash point:
Product is not selfigniting.
?Self-igniting:
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/
?Danger of explosion:
vapour mixtures are possible.
Not determined.
?Density:
?Solubility in / Miscibility with
Fully miscible.
water:
10 Stability and reactivity
?Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
?Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
?Dangerous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.
11 Toxicological information
?Acute toxicity:
?LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
67-68-5 dimethyl sulfoxide
Oral LD50 14500 mg/kg (rat)
?Primary irritant effect:
?on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
?on the eye: Irritating effect.
?Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
?Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to the calculation method of the General EU
Classification Guidelines for Preparations as issued in the latest version:
Irritant
12 Ecological information
?General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or
sewage system.
13 Disposal considerations
?Product:
?Recommendation:
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage
system.
?Uncleaned packaging:
?Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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?Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
?Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
?ADR/RID class: -
?Maritime transport IMDG:
-
?IMDG Class:
?Marine pollutant: No
?Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
?ICAO/IATA Class: -
15 Regulatory information
?Labelling according to EU guidelines:
The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on
Hazardous Materials.
?Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Xi Irritant
?Risk phrases:
10 Flammable.
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
?Safety phrases:
7 Keep container tightly closed.
16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
37 Wear suitable gloves.
60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge and shall be used only as a guide. However,
this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a
legally valid contractual relationship. Fermentas is not held liable for any damage resulting from
handling or from contact with the above mentioned products.
MSDS has been prepared in accordance with EU directives 67/548/EEC, 91/155/EEC and other
European Union legislation in force.
?Relevant R-phrases
11 Highly flammable.
20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
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