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One Kendall Square, Bldg 600, 3 Flr, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone (617)225-9000, Fax (617)225-9004, Email:info@addgene.org
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Last Updated: 03/10/2006
E. coli bacteria with plasmids Version 1.01
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: E. coli bacteria with plasmids
COMPANY: Addgene
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STREET ADDRESS: One Kendall Square, Building 600, 3 Floor
CITY, STATE, ZIP, COUNTRY: Cambridge, MA 02139 US
TELEPHONE: (617) 225-9000
FAX: (617) 225-9004
PRODUCT USE: For laboratory research use only.
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SUBSTANCE: E. coli bacteria
CAS NO. None
SARA 313 REPORTABLE No
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin or eye contact
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: May cause irritation of the eye
SKIN: May cause irritation of the skin.
INGESTION: May cause nausea or vomiting.
INHALATION: No toxicity expected from inhalation.
CARCINOGENICITY Not listed by OSHA, IARC, or NTP
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Rinse opened eyes for at least 15 minutes. If eyes become irritated, get medical
attention.
SKIN: Wash skin with soap and water.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth. If irritation or symptoms occur, get medical attention.
INHALATION: Find fresh air. If symptoms occur, get medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or foam
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent
contact with skin and eyes.
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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Keep out of sewers and waterways.
CLEAN-UP METHODS: Clean spills with chlorine bleach or 70% ethanol. Autoclave materials and
dispose of waste in accordance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Avoid inhalation and contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
STORAGE: Store at 4掳C. Create frozen stocks for long-term storage.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Safety shower and eye bath
VENTILATION : General ventilation
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not required
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles
SKIN PROTECTION: Protective gloves
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Use safe laboratory practices. Handle as biohazard material.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Bacteria supplied in glass vial with LB agar.
ODOR: Odorless
COLOR: Colorless
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known
MATERIALS TO AVOID: None known
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
OR BY-PRODUCTS: None known
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: May be irritating to eyes and skin.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: No data.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Observe all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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RCRA HAZARD CLASS: Not applicable.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HAZARD CLASS: Non-hazardous
WATER TRANSPORTATION
HAZARD CLASS: Non-hazardous
AIR TRANSPORTATION
HAZARD CLASS: Non-hazardous
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS Irritant
(29 CFR 1910.1200)
TSCA: No specific regulations
CERCLA: None
SARA TITLE III: None
SARA 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: None
SARA 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: None
STATE REGULATIONS: N/A
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER: For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used
only as a guide. Addgene shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
product.
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