Agarose LE

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Agarose LE, Powder

Other Names

None

Product Number(s)

87046, EMS87046, HE21-0100, HE21-0500

CAS Number

9012-36-6

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Warning

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

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

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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

Fire

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

Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidising materials. Keep away from acids.

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

No data available

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

No data available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further information available

Chemical stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known

Conditions to avoid

No further information available

Incompatible materials

No further information available

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further information available

Eye contact

Irritating effect

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes

Ingestion

No further information available

Inhalation

No further information available

Toxicity and irritation

No data available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further information available

Persistence and degradability

No further information available

Bioaccumulative potential

No further information available

Other adverse effects

No further information available

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

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

Void

Proper shipping name

Void

Transport hazard class

Void

Packing group

Void

Environmental hazard

Void

Special precautions for users

Void

Additional information

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No further information available

Other Information

No further information available

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

17 February 2026

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.