Agarose Solution Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 24.6
Revision Date: June 4, 2014
Agarose Solution
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9358
Signal Word
N/A
This chemical is considered nonhazardous according to GHS classifications for the Hazard Communication Standard. Treat all laboratory chemicals with caution.
Although this material is considered to be nonhazardous, unpredictable reactions among chemicals are always possible. Prudent laboratory practices should be observed.
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Agarose Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane Acetic acid Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid Water
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9012-36-6 77-86-1 64-19-7 60-00-4 7732-18-5 |
(C12H<>18O9)n H2NC(CH2OH)3 CH3CO2H C10H16N2O8 H2O> |
~120,000 121.14 60.05 292.25 18.00 |
0.8% <0.5%> <0.2%> <0.1%> >98%0.1%>0.2%>0.5%> |
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Clean up spill. Dispose in the trash. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic Miscellaneous. Keep tightly closed to avoid drying out.
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Opaque gel. Odorless.
Gel point: ~36 °C Melting point: ~87 °C Biological use: Electrophoresis gel.
Stable nonhazardous substance. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly. See Section 7 for further information.
Acute effects: N.A. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
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