CyTRAK Orange™ material safety data sheet (msds)
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Section 1. Chemical product and company identification
common name: CyTRAK Orange
manufacturer: Biostatus Limited, 56 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire LE12 9NP United Kingdom; tel: +44 1509 558 163; fax +44 1509 651 061; email; enquiry@biostatus.com ; web: www.biostatus.com
Section 2. Composition/information on ingredients
chemical name: derivative of 1,5-bis{[2-(di-methylamino) ethyl]amino}-4, 8-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione
formulation: supplied at 5mM in aqueous solution
% content: >99%
Section 3. Hazards identification
most important hazard: CYTOTOXIC AGENT
risk phrases: R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious 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
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 WATER. NON POROUS SURFACE CONTAMINATION MAY BE REMOVED USING 70% METHANOL IN 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: CRANBERRY RED SOLUTION, ODOURLESS
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
STABLE SOLUTION
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents & strong bases
Section 11. Toxicological information
This material is CYTOTOXIC and may be CARCINOGENIC
INHALATION-MILDLY IRRITATING
INGESTION-MAY CAUSE CARDIOVASCULAR AND BIRTH DEFECTS
risk phrases: R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious 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 CYTOTOXIC 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
label required: YES (Toxic material)
common name: CyTRAK Orange
signal word: WARNING!
acute health hazard: MODERATE
contact hazard: SLIGHT
fire hazard: NONE
reactivity hazard: NONE
special hazard precautions: INHALATION-MILDLY IRRITATING. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE CARDIOVASCULAR AND BIRTH DEFECTS. CYTOTOXIC. SUSPECTED MUTAGEN.
storage: STORE AT +4ºC. DO NOT FREEZE. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE
Section 16. Other information
CyTRAK Orange and other Biostatus products are high-quality reagents and are intended for research purposes only. CyTRAK Orange 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. CyTRAK Orange 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 CyTRAK Orange and other Biostatus products and services, contact enquiry@biostatus.com
- Email: enquiry@biostatus.com
- Telephone: +44 1509 558163
- Fax: +44 1509 651061