Material Safety Data Sheet
50bp DNA Ladder RTU
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION/SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
Preparation Name:
50pb DNA LAdder RTU
Catalogy number:
SD012-R500, SD012-R025
Use of the preparation:
For laboratory use.
Company identification:
GeneDireX, Inc.
Website: www.genedirex.com
2. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
EC No.
CAS No.
Name
Glycerol-56-81-5-7732-18-5
Water
Nucleic Acid---Weight %
> 50%
> 49%
< 1%

Ingredients indicated above do not present a health or environmental hazard within the meaning of Council
Directive 67/548/EEC, or their concentrations do not exceed the limits specified in Council Directive
1999/45/EC, and in Commission Directive 2001/58/EC.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The preparation is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC or Directive 67/548/EC,
and is not labeled with danger symbols or indications of danger.
Hazards deriving from physical-chemical properties:
The data available do not support any physical or chemical hazard.
Human health hazards:
Inappropriate handling may cause formation of aerosols. Inhalation of aerosols may cause allergic typereactions in sensitized individuals. Prolonged skin contact may cause minor irritation.
Caution: Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and skin contacts.
Environmental hazards:
The data available do not support any environmental hazard.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Ingestion:
If swallowed, rinse mouth and throat thoroughly with water. Consult a doctor in event of any complaints.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove victim from area of exposure. If symptoms of irritation or respiratory allergy occur,
consult a doctor.
Skin contact:
Generally, the product does not irritate the skin. If symptoms of irritation after prolonged exposure occur,
consult a doctor.
Eye contact:
In case of contact, wash out opened eyes with plenty of water for several minutes.
Consult a doctor in event of any complaints.

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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURESThe preparation cannot cause fire.
Suitable extinguishing agents:
Water spray, Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
Not suitable extinguishing agents:
None.
Special exposure hazards from decomposition products:
Not thoroughly investigated.
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:Wear appropriate gloves (see Section 8), safety glasses to clean small releases/spillage.
In case of vapor/aerosol formation, wear suitable respiratory protection means. Ventilate the area.
Environmental precautions:
No special measures required.
Methods for cleaning up:
Absorb spillages with liquid-binding material. Ventilate and wash the area after the spillage
is completely removed.
Additional information:
No dangerous substances are released.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
No further requirements.
Use appropriate personal protection measures (see Section 8). Avoid any contact with theliquid. Avoid the formation of aerosols. Ventilate area.
Storage:
Store at - 20°C.
None other specific requirements relating to the preparation.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that need to bemonitored at the workplace.
General protective and hygienic measures:
The usual precautionary measures are the same as for chemicals handling.
Engineering measures:
None specific requirements relating to the preparation.
Personal protection:- Respiratory protection: No special measures required.
- Hand protection: Wear rubber gloves. None special requirements to rubber.
- Eye protection: No need to wear glasses (goggles) when ordinary operations with the preparation.
Safety glasses are recommended during certain operations when aerosol formation is possible.
- Skin protection: The usual precautionary measures accepted in research laboratories, e.g. protectiveclothes (gowns). None specific requirements.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Liquid.
Color: Colorless.
Odor: Odorless.
pH-value at 25°C: 8.0.
Boiling point: 100°C.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Flammability / autoflammability: The preparation is not flammable/self-igniting.
Explosive properties: The preparation does not possess explosive properties.
Oxidizing properties: Not applicable.
Vapor pressure: Not applicable.
Relative density at 20°C: ~1 g/cm3.
Solubility in/miscibility with water: Fully miscible.
Fat solubility: Not applicable.
Vapor density: Not applicable.
Evaporation rate: Not applicable.
Conductivity: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not viscous.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable under storage conditions (see Section 7).
Conditions to avoid:
No conditions which may cause dangerous reactions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No dangerous reactions known.
Materials to avoid:No materials which may cause dangerous reactions.
Hazardous decomposition products:
No dangerous decomposition products known.
Hazardous polymerization:Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of exposure:
Inhalation: Inhalation of aerosols may cause allergic type reactions in sensitizedindividuals.
Ingestion: Repeated ingestion or excessive dosage may cause irritation of thegastrointestinal tract.
Skin and eye contact: Generally, the product does not irritate the skin and eyes. Prolonged
skin or eye contact may cause minor irritation.
Additional toxicological information:
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmfuleffects.
The product is not listed in a priority list as foreseen under Council Regulation (EEC)
No 793/93 on the evaluation and control of the risks of the existing substances.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
The preparation is considered not dangerous to the environment with respect to mobility,
persistence and degradability, bioaccumulation, aquatic toxicity and other data relating toecotoxicity.
Persistence and degradability:
The preparation is readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential:
It is considered that the preparation does not accumulate in biota, and does not passthrough the food chain.
Other adverse effects:
Not applicable.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
The disposal of the product does not present a danger.
No special disposal methods required, except to be in accordance with current local environmental regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Special precautions:None known.
Proper shipping name:Not dangerous goods according to transport regulations.
National transport regulations:No additional national transport regulations are known to the supplier.
IMDG: Non-hazardous for sea freight.
ADR: Non-hazardous for road transport.
RID: Non-hazardous for rail transport.
ICAO/IATA: Non-hazardous for air transport.
Other information:
The preparation may be stored in ice during the transportation.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONUSLabelling according to US Regulations: Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation.
US Regulatory information: SARA LISTED: No.
EU
Labelling according to EU Guidelines: The preparation is not dangerous within the meaningof Directives 67/548/EC, 1999/45/EC, and 88/379/ECC, and is not labelled with danger symbols
or indications of danger.
CanadaWHMIS classification: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteriaof the CPR, and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: No.
NDSL: No.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be used
only as a guide. GeneDirex, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or fromcontact with the above product.
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