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111615 Ethidium bromide

Ethidium bromide for biochemistry. CAS 1239-45-8, pH 4.4 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).

Ethidium bromide MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 5-Ethyl-3,8-diamino-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, Homidium bromide, EtBr

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          Description
          Catalogue Number111615
          Synonyms5-Ethyl-3,8-diamino-6-phenylphenanthridinium bromide, Homidium bromide, EtBr
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          Product Information
          CAS number1239-45-8
          EC index number612-278-00-6
          EC number214-984-6
          Hill FormulaC₂₁H₂₀BrN₃
          Molar Mass394.92 g/mol
          HS Code2933 99 99
          Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
          Quality LevelMQ100
          Applications
          ApplicationEthidium bromide for biochemistry. CAS 1239-45-8, pH 4.4 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).
          Biological Information
          Physicochemical Information
          Density1.01 g/cm3 (20 °C)
          Melting Point261 - 264 °C
          pH value4 - 7 (H₂O, 25 °C)
          Bulk density340 kg/m3
          Solubility40 g/l
          Dimensions
          Materials Information
          Toxicological Information
          LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1503 mg/kg
          Safety Information according to GHS
          Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
          Hazard Pictogram(s)
          Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
          H330: Fatal if inhaled.
          H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
          Precautionary Statement(s)P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
          P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
          P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
          P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
          P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
          P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
          Signal WordDanger
          Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
          WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
          Disposal9
          Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
          Safety Information
          Categories of dangervery toxic, mutagenic
          Product Usage Statements
          Storage and Shipping Information
          StorageStore at +5°C to +30°C.
          Packaging Information
          Transport Information
          Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2811 , 6.1, I
          Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2811 , 6.1, I
          Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2811 , 6.1, I
          Supplemental Information
          Specifications
          Assay (perchloric acid titration, calculated on dried substance)≥ 98 %
          Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum)passes test
          Absorption maximum λmax. (methanol)524 - 527 nm
          Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.05 g/l; methanol; calc. on dried substance)155 - 170
          TLC-Testpasses test
          Loss on drying (130 °C, 4 h)≤ 8 %
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          1116150001 04022536133928
          1116150010 04022536133935