SAFETY DATA SHEET
Agarose
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Agarose I Tablets
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
10206, EMS10206
CAS Number:
9012-36-6
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
The substance is not classified according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)
Label Elements
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
Void
Precautionary Statement(s)
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
N/A
Human Health
Inhalation:
N/A
Ingestion:
N/A
Eyes:
N/A
Skin:
N/A
Environment
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Agarose
9012-36-6
Not Available. EC number: 232-731-8
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor
Inhalation
Supply fresh air, consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers, surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Pick up mechanically.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
No further data
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Not required
Skin protection
The usually precautionary measures are to be adhered to when handling chemicals.
Body protection
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Respiratory protection
Not required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
White powder
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not applicable
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable
Density
0.9 g/cm³
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Insoluble
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Not available
Eye contact
No irritating effect
Skin contact
No irritant effect
Ingestion
Not available
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects to our experience and the information provided to us.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): Slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste. Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
Not available
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
22 November 2022
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.