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Material Safety Data Sheet
According to 91/155 EEC
Printing date 05.04.2005 Reviewed on 05.04.2005
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
1 Identification of substance:
路 Product details:
路 Trade name: Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250
路 Article number: 1610406
路 Application of the substance / the preparation Laboratory chemicals
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
Bio-Rad Laboratories Pty. Ltd
Unit 1, Block Y
Regents Park Industrial Estate
391 Park Road
Regents Park NSW 2134
Australia Tel 61-2-9914-2800 Fax 61-2-9914-2888
路 Information department: Technical services, customer support.
路 Emergency information: 61-2-9914-2800
2 Composition/Data on components:
路 Chemical characterization:
路 CAS No. Description:
6104-58-1 Coomassie Brilliant Blue G 250
路 Identification number(s):
路 EINECS Number: 228-058-4
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard description: not applicable
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment not applicable
4 First aid measures
路 General information No special measures required.
路 After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
路 After skin contact Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
路 After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
路 After swallowing Induce vomiting and call for medical help.
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
路 Protective equipment: No special measures required.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Printing date 05.04.2005 Reviewed on 05.04.2005
Trade name: Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250
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6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
路 Measures for environmental protection: No special measures required.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
路 Additional information: No dangerous substances are released.
7 Handling and storage
路 Handling
路 Information for safe handling:
No special measures required.
Prevent formation of dust.
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
路 Storage
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
路 Further information about storage conditions: None.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
路 Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
路 Personal protective equipment
路 General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to when handling chemicals.
路 Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use
respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
路 Protection of hands:
Protective gloves.
Synthetic gloves
路 Material of gloves Synthetic gloves
路 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.
路 Eye protection: Not required.
9 Physical and chemical properties:
路 General Information
Powder
Form:
Dark blue
Colour:
Odourless
Odour:
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Trade name: Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250
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路 Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: undetermined
Boiling point/Boiling range: undetermined
Not applicable
路 Flash point:
路 Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable.
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
路 Danger of explosion:
Not determined
路 Density:
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Fully miscible
Water:
Soluble
0.0 %
路 Organic solvents:
100.0 %
路 Solids content:
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
路 Dangerous products of decomposition: No dangerous decomposition products known
11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity:
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 on the skin: No irritant effect.
路 on the eye: No irritating effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
路 Additional toxicological information:
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to
our experience and the information provided to us.
The substance is not subject to classification according to the latest version of the EU lists.
12 Ecological information:
路 General notes: Generally not hazardous for water.
13 Disposal considerations
路 Product:
路 Recommendation Hand over to hazardous waste disposers.
路 Uncleaned packagings:
路 Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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Trade name: Coomassie Brilliant Blue G-250
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路 Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
路 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
路 ADR/RID class: -
路 Maritime transport IMDG:
-
路 IMDG Class:
路 Marine pollutant: No
路 Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
路 ICAO/IATA Class: -
15 Regulations
路 Markings according to EU guidelines:
The substance is not subject to classification according to EU lists and other sources of literature known to us.
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
The product is not subject to identification regulations under EU Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous
Materials (GefStoffV).
路 Safety phrases:
22 Do not breathe dust.
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
路 National regulations
路 Water hazard class: Generally not hazardous for water.
16 Other information:
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
路 Department issuing MSDS: Environmental Health and Safety.
路 Contact:
Life Science Group, Environmental Health and Safety, 2000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, 94547:
1(510) 741-1000
Diagnostic Group, Environmental Health and Safety, 4000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, California, 94547:
1(510) 724-7000
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