Content
- 1. Identification of the substance and of the company
- 2. Hazards identification
- 3. Composition / information on ingredients
- 4. First aid measures
- 5. Firefighting measures
- 6. Accidental release measures
- 7. Handling and storage
- 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
- 9. Physical and chemical properties
- 10. Stability and reactivity
- 11. Toxicological information
- 12. Ecological information
- 13. Disposal considerations
- 14. Transport information
- 15. Regulatory information
- 16. Other Information
1. Identification of the substance and of the company
| Product name | 10x GC-Rich PCR Enhancer |
| Catalog Number | |
| Supplier Information | Bento Bioworks Ltd 5 Hancock Road London, E3 3DA United Kingdom |
| Emergency telephone number (CHEMTREC) | Within the USA & Canada: 1-800-424-9300 Outside the USA & Canada: 1-703-741-5970 |
2. Hazards identification
| Classification of the substance or mixture |
| According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (EU-GHS/CLP) |
| The product contains no substances which are considered to be hazardous to health at their given concentration. |
3. Composition / information on ingredients
| Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 |
| Not applicable. |
4. First aid measures
| If inhaled | Move to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, consult a doctor. |
| If swallowed | Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. |
| In case of skin contact | Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If irritation develops, get medical attention. |
| In case of eye contact | Flush eyes with water immediately as a precaution. If irritation persists, get medical attention |
| Notes to physician | Treat symptomatically. |
5. Firefighting measures
| Extinguishing media | Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol resistant foam. |
| Special hazards | Not applicable. |
| Firefighting precautions | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. |
6. Accidental release measures
| Personal precautions | Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protection equipment. |
| Environmental precautions | Avoid discharge into drains and waterways whenever possible. |
| Methods for cleaning up | Soak up with inert absorbent material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). |
7. Handling and storage
| Precautions for safe handling | No special precautions required. |
| Conditions for safe storage | Label and store at –20ºC. |
| Specific end use(s) | For research and educational use only. |
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
| Personal protective equipment |
| Respiratory Protection | Not required. |
| Hand Protection | Protective gloves. |
| Eye Protection | Protective safety glasses. |
| Skin and Body Protection | Appropriate protective clothing. |
| Hygiene Measures | Handle in accordance with good safety practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
9. Physical and chemical properties
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Odour | Not defined |
| pH value | 7.0 – 7.5 |
| Boiling point | Undetermined |
| Melting point | Undetermined |
| Flash point | Not applicable |
| Autoignition | Not applicable |
| Explosion hazard | Not applicable |
| Vapour pressure | No information available |
| Relative density | No information available |
| Water solubility | Easily soluble |
| Other data | No other data |
10. Stability and reactivity
| Chemical stability | Stable under normal conditions. |
| Hazardous reactions | Hazardous reaction has not been reported. |
| Conditions to avoid | None, if used according to specifications. |
| Incompatible materials | Strong oxidizing agents, acids and alkali. |
| Hazardous decomposition | No known hazardous decomposition products. |
11. Toxicological information
| Routes of Exposure |
| Acute toxicity | When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects in our experience. |
| Irritation and corrosion | No data available |
| Sensitisation | Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive individuals. |
| Chronic exposure | No data available |
| Exposure Symptoms | No data available |
| Potential Health Effects |
| Inhalation | May be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. |
| Skin | May cause skin irritation. |
| Eyes | May cause eye irritation. |
| Ingestion | No information available. |
12. Ecological information
| Ecotoxicity | This product is slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow product to reach ground water, water courses, or sewage systems |
| Degradability | Biodegradable. |
| Accumulation | Does not accumulate. |
| Mobility | No information available. |
| Further information | No information available. |
13. Disposal considerations
| Waste treatment methods | Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. |
14. Transport information
| ADR/RID/ICAO/IATA class | This substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport. |
15. Regulatory information
| EU Guidelines | This product is not subject to identification regulations under EU Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials. |
| US Federal Regulations | This product is not subject to regulations under US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and SARA 302/313/311/312. |
16. Other Information
| This information is based on available knowledge and shall be used only as a guide. All materials and mixtures may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. Bento Bioworks Ltd is not held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above mentioned products. References |
