SAFETY DATA SHEET
Agarose LE
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Agarose LE
Other Names:
None
Product Number(s):
HE21-0100, HE21-0500
CAS Number:
9012-36-6
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Reagent for analysis.
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
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture
Precautionary Statement(s)
May cause eye irritation. This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available
Human Health
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Eyes:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Environment
Not available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Agarose LE
9012-36-6
100%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2 cups of milk or water. Get medical aid.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Skin Contact
flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse
Eye Contact
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Remove contact lenses. Get medical aid
Other Information
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Water, foam, carbon dioxide (CO₂), Dry powder
HAZCHEM
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Carbon dioxides. Combustable.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Environmental precautions
Do not let the product enter drains
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the protective equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Use equipment for eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, that have been tested and approved under appropriates government standards.
Skin protection
Wear appropriated gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Body protection
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respiratory protection
Required when dusts are generated.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Solid, white to off white
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not available
Vapour Pressure
Negligible
Density
No data available.
Boiling Point
No data available
Melting Point
38°C
Solubility
10 g/l at 80 °C
Specific Gravity of Density
1.7 (water=1)
Flash Point
No data available
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
No data available
Ignition Temperature
No data available
Formula
C12H18O9
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No information available
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidisers, acids.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No data available
Eye contact
No data available
Skin contact
No data available
Ingestion
No data available
Inhalation
No data available
Toxicity and irritation
No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No information available
Persistence and degradability
No information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No information available
Other adverse effects
No information available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Carbon dioxides. Combustable.
UN Number
Not dangerous goods
Proper shipping name
Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard class
Not dangerous goods
Packing group
Not dangerous goods
Environmental hazard
Not dangerous goods
Special precautions for users
Not dangerous goods
Additional information
Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not available
Other Information
Not available
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
30 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.
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.