DAPI Fluorescent Dye, Powder

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

DAPI Fluorescent Dye, Powder

Other Names

2-(4-Amidinophenyl)-6-indolecarbamidine dihydrochloride . 4?,6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride. DAPI, dihydrochloride.

Product Number(s)

C043

CAS Number

28718-90-3

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)

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS - none

Precautionary Statement(s)

Not available.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.

Inhalation

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

Skin Contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water.

Eye Contact

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

Other Information

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local Regulations.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage: Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place. Storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Ventilation required: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Additional clothing and/or equipment: ND

Skin protection

Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Body protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hand

Respiratory protection

Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Yellow powder

Odour

Not available.

pH

pH: 4.0 - 5.0 at 10 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)

Vapour Pressure

Not available.

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

Not available.

Melting Point

Not available.

Solubility

Not available.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not available.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not available.

Ignition Temperature

Not available.

Formula

C16H15N5 · 2HCl

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.

Conditions to avoid

Strong oxidising agents.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

No further relevant information available.

Skin contact

No further relevant information available.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

No further relevant information available.

Toxicity and irritation

This product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

None

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

0

Packing group

None.

Environmental hazard

No

Special precautions for users

No information available.

Additional information

No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

None allocated.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

27 November 2024

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.