MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
For GeBAflex-tube kits
1. PRODUCTS AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: GeBAflex-tube kit Protein, DNA and RNA Extraction and Dialysis Kit
Catalog Numbers: T010, T011, T014, T012, T020, T021, T024, T022, T013 and T023.
Company Name & Address: Gene Bio-Application Ltd.
P. O.Box 206
Kfar Hanagid
Israel
Tel.: +972-8-9322623
Fax: +972-8-9322380
Information Number: Please contact Gene Bio-Application Ltd. distributor in your country.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Description
Water solutions of components listed.
Volume of each product package varies: 5-20.0 ml.
Components in Water Reagent Concentration, %
Potassium acetate 29%
Sodium deoxycholate 1%
Trichloracetic acid 20%
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Primary routes of entry
Skin or eye contact from splashes. Inhalation of the vapor at room temperature is unlikely.
Ingestion
Harmful if swallowed. Trichloracetic acid: Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe and
permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Skin contact
May cause irritation. Trichloracetic acid: Causes skin burns.
Eye contact
Irritating.Trichloracetic acid: Causes severe eye burns.
Evidence for reproductive toxicity, carcinogenicity and mutagenicity
Trichloracetic acid: Carcinogen group 3 by IARC. (Unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to
humans).
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
After skin contact
Wash skin with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Remove contaminated clothing. Get
medical attention if irritating occurs.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eyes for several minutes under running water. Get medical aid immediately
(Trichloracetic acid).
After swallowing (ingestion)
Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. Get medical aid.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and explosion hazards
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes in a fire.
Suitable extinguishing media
Water spray, carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or foam.
Protective equipment
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow entering sewers, surfaces or ground water.
Measures for cleaning / collecting
Collect spilled liquid with liquid-binding material or inert absorbent and place it in container
for disposal.
Wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
No special measures necessary. Good laboratory technique should be used when handling.
Storage
No special measures necessary. Store at 4掳C.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limits
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that
have to be monitored at the workplace.
Eye protection
Safety goggles (glasses) when risk of splashes.
Skin protection
Protective gloves, a lab coat.
Hygiene measures
Keep away from foodstuffs and beverages.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while working with products.
Breathing equipment
Not required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Flash point
Liquid. No data available.
Color Explosive properties
Colorless. No data available.
Odor Vapor pressure
Odorless. Trichloracetic acid: Acid-like. No data available.
Boiling point
No data available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable, under normal handling and storage conditions.
Decomposition
No data available.
Conditions to avoid
Contact with strong oxidants, fire.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Irritating to eyes. Trichloracetic acid: Causes severe eye burns
Irritating to skin. Trichloracetic acid: Causes skin burns.
Trichloracetic acid: Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe and permanent damage to the
digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Trichloracetic acid: Carcinogen group 3 by IARC. (Unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to
humans). Preparations may cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive individuals.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Burn the material in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Observe all federal state and local environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
R36
Irritating to eyes.
R38
Irritating to skin.
R22
Harmful if swallowed.
S36/37/39
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
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. Gene Bio-Application Ltd.
is not held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
products. MSDS has been prepared in accordance with EU Directive 67/548/EEC, 91/155/EEC
and other EU Community legislations in force.
Updated 10/2002
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