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Nycodenz Solution!(Nycoprep Universal 60%)
Sterile Ready-Made 60% (w/v) Solution in Water
Endoxin-Tested
Makes Density Gradient Solution: Simple
Reproductible
May be Sterilized by Autoclaving
DATA SHEET
Nycodenz
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Nycodenz
Application: Isolation of biological particles using centrifugation techniques
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition: Main ingredients: CAS No.: Content: Hazard classification:
Off-white powder 66108-95-0 None
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview: Powder. No hazard if spilled
Health Hazard: .Non-toxic
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
General: Miscible with water.
Eyes: Flush eyes with water. If irritation occurs, seak medical advice.
Skin contact: Wash with water.
Ingestion: Wash mouth thoroughly with water and drink water if substance has been swallowed, drink large quantities of water.
Inhalation: Not applicable.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Flammable properties: Not flammable. This product does not present any fire or explosion hazard.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Wear gloves, other protection is not necessary
Cleanup procedures: Clean up, contaminated area should be washed with soap and water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling precautions: Should be handled as an unknown chemical.
Storage precautions: Store in original container according to temperature stated on container and in package insert
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: No particular ventilation requirements.
Protective gloves: Hand protection is recommended.
Eye protection: Eye protection not normally required.
Protective clothing: Protective clothing is not necessary.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Apperance: Powder
Colour: Off-white
Solubility: Readily miscible with water.
Spesific gravity: 2.1 g/ml
pH-value: 5.0-7.0
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable and not reactive
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Effects: None
Skin Effects: None
Eye Effects: None
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary: This product is readily miscible with water and rated non- toxic. It has no potential for bioaccumulation.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
General information: Disposal should be made in accordance with existing disposal practices employed for biological material
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
General information: Transportation of the product is not regulated by ADR. Fragile containers, handle with care. Protect from high temperatures.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU regulations: Not regulated under the European Community Directive 93/21/EEC.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Revision Date: October 2000
Replaces: January 1992
This Safety Data Sheet complies to the European Community Directive 93/112/EC amended 91/155/EEC.