CyGEL™ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
common name: CyGEL product codes: CY10500
manufacturer: BioStatus Limited, 56a Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire LE12 9NP United Kingdom; tel: +44 1509 558 163; fax +44 1509 651 061; email; enquiry@biostatus.com ; web: http://www.biostatus.com/
Section 2. Composition/information on ingredients
chemical name: proprietary formulation of Oxirane, Methyl-, Polymer
CAS number: 9003-11-6
formulation: supplied in aqueous solution
% content: >98%
Section 3. Hazards identification
most important hazard: THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN TRACE AMOUNTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE, PROPYLENE OXIDE AND 1,4-DIOXANE, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND/OR BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM
risk phrases: R40/20/21/22 Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin and if swallowed
safety phrases: S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Section 4. First aid measures
skin contact: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER; THEN FLUSH WITH WATER UNTIL CHEMICAL IS REMOVED
eye contact: EYE-FLUSH PROMPTLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL HELP
ingestion: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED BY DOCTOR, IMMEDIATELY GET MEDICAL HELP
inhalation: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST
Section 5. Fire fighting measures
NONE
Section 6. Accidental release measures
neutralizing agent: WATER PLUS DISH SOAP
methods for cleaning: WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. WIPE OR MOP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH RESIDUE AWAY WITH COLD WATER. NON POROUS SURFACE CONTAMINATION MAY BE REMOVED USING COLD WATER
Section 7. Handling and storage
handling: LABORATORY COAT, RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GOGGLES
storage: STORE AT +4ºC. DO NOT FREEZE. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
personal protection equipment: laboratory coat
eye protection: safety goggles
hand protection: rubber gloves
safety phrases: S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
appearance: CLEAR, TRANSPARENT SOLUTION OR GEL
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
STABLE SOLUTION
Not corrosive, non-oxidising, no known hazardous decomposition products
Section 11. Toxicological information
rabbit, primary skin irritation: Slightly irritating
rat, oral LD50: > 15g/Kg: PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC
rabbit, corneal anaesthetic activity: NEGATIVE. No Corneal Anaesthetic Activity
rabbit, assay for pyrogenic substances: NEGATIVE. Pyrogen free
ames salmonella assay (direct plate): NEGATIVE, (Plate with S-9) NEGATIVE. Not mutagenic in 5 strains tested
rabbit, dermal LD50: > 15g/Kg: Practically Non-toxic
dog, absorption through open wounds: No access to systemic circulation
mouse, intravenous LD50: 2.25g/Kg: Slightly Toxic/Practically Non-toxic
rabbit, eye irritation (unrinsed) - (26% GEL): Non-irritating
acute overexposure effects: Contact with the eyes and skin may result in irritation. Inhalation may result in respiratory irritation. Ingestion may result in gastric disturbances
chronic overexposure effects: There are no known chronic effects associated with this material
risk phrases: R40/20/21/22 Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin and if swallowed
Section 12. Ecological information
NONE
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Disposal should follow federal and local Regulatory Guidelines for potentially HARMFUL agents. Check with your Laboratory Manager if you are unsure of your local Regulatory Guidelines
Section 14. Transport information
shipping: shipped as "DANGEROUS GOODS IN EXCEPTED QUANTITIES" in all respects compliant with applicable international and national government regulations and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
class number: CLASS 6
UN number: UN2810
harmonized code: 3822.00.5090
WE CERTIFY THAT THE MATERIAL IDENTIFIED ABOVE IS CHEMICALLY SYNTHESIZED
WE CERTIFY THAT THE MATERIAL DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY ANIMAL OR CELL CULTURE DERIVED PRODUCTS OR ADDITIVES SUCH AS ALBUMIN OR SERUM
Section 15. Regulatory information
This product is not hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard.THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN TRACE AMOUNTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE, PROPYLENE OXIDE AND 1,4-DIOXANE, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND/OR BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
label used: YES (Toxic material)
common name: CyGEL
signal word: WARNING!
acute health hazard: SLIGHT
contact hazard: SLIGHT
fire hazard: NONE
reactivity hazard: NONE
special hazard precautions: THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN TRACE AMOUNTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE, PROPYLENE OXIDE AND 1,4-DIOXANE, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND/OR BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM
storage: STORE AT +4ºC. DO NOT FREEZE. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE
Section 16. Other information
CyGEL and other BioStatus products are high-quality reagents and are intended for research purposes only. CyGEL and other BioStatus products must be used by technically qualified individuals with competence in the handling of potentially hazardous materials. A Material Safety Data Sheet is provided with this product. Guidance notes are available for product applications. CyGEL and other BioStatus products are covered by UK, US and foreign patents pending.
BioStatus Ltd does not warrant or guarantee that its products are merchantable or satisfactory for any particular purpose, nor free from any claim of foreign or domestic patent infringement by a third party, and there are no warranties, express or implied, to such effect.
The company's responsibility is limited to replacement of items ordered only. All information provided by BioStatus Ltd as product literature or through their technical assistance service is believed to be accurate, but it remains the responsibility of the investigator to confirm all technical aspects of the application of the product. Information provided by Biostatus is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to discontinue or change specifications, preparations or prices at any time without incurring obligations.
BioStatus Ltd will not be liable for any incidental, consequential or contingent damages involving the use of their products.
For enquires about CyGEL and other BioStatus products and services, contact enquiry@biostatus.com
- Email: enquiry@biostatus.com
- Telephone: +44 1509 558163
- Fax: +44 1509 651061